US Bridges

State Route 1 over Anaheim Bay

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-001-31.75-SLB · Structure no. 55 0010

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
353 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Anaheim Bay is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 1 over Anaheim Bay in Orange County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 41,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53,686 by 2040. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 1
CrossesAnaheim Bay
Location12-ORA-001-31.75-SLB
RouteState Highway 1
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.73146, -118.08456
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,000 (2014)
Projected traffic53,686 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 1 over Anaheim Bay built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 over Anaheim Bay 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 1 over Anaheim Bay carry?

About 41,000 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is State Route 1 over Anaheim Bay?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Anaheim Bay?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.