US Bridges

Golf Road over Bolsa Chica Channel

Good

Orange County, California · Nws Seal Beach · Structure no. 1CA8923

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Golf Road over Bolsa Chica Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Golf Road over Bolsa Chica Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGolf Road
CrossesBolsa Chica Channel
LocationNws Seal Beach
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.79581, -118.03519
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic50 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$61,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Golf Road over Bolsa Chica Channel built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golf Road over Bolsa Chica Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Golf Road over Bolsa Chica Channel carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Golf Road over Bolsa Chica Channel?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Golf Road over Bolsa Chica Channel?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.