US Bridges

SR 39 (beach Blvd) over E Garden Grove Channel

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-039-5.13-HNTB · Structure no. 55 0281

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 (beach Blvd) over E Garden Grove Channel is a concrete culvert carrying SR 39 (beach Blvd) over E Garden Grove Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6 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 72,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,667 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 39 (beach Blvd)
CrossesE Garden Grove Channel
Location12-ORA-039-5.13-HNTB
RouteState Highway 39
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.72303, -117.989
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,000 (2012)
Projected traffic93,667 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SR 39 (beach Blvd) over E Garden Grove Channel built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 39 (beach Blvd) over E Garden Grove Channel 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does SR 39 (beach Blvd) over E Garden Grove Channel carry?

About 72,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 (beach Blvd) over E Garden Grove Channel?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 (beach Blvd) over E Garden Grove Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.