US Bridges

Yale Avenue over Yale Avenue Oh

Fair

Orange County, California · 0.7 MI Sw/O Fwy 5 · Structure no. 55C0680

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yale Avenue over Yale Avenue Oh is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Yale Avenue over Yale Avenue Oh in Orange County, California. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 36 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,113 by 2046. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesYale Avenue
CrossesYale Avenue Oh
Location0.7 MI Sw/O Fwy 5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.69157, -117.78283
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2018)
Projected traffic13,113 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Yale Avenue over Yale Avenue Oh built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Yale Avenue over Yale Avenue Oh in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Yale Avenue over Yale Avenue Oh carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Yale Avenue over Yale Avenue Oh?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Yale Avenue over Yale Avenue Oh?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.