US Bridges

SR 39 (beach Blvd) over Westminster Storm Drain

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-039-7.14-WTM · Structure no. 55 0282

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
59,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 (beach Blvd) over Westminster Storm Drain is a concrete culvert carrying SR 39 (beach Blvd) over Westminster Storm Drain in Orange County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 71 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 59,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,829 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 39 (beach Blvd)
CrossesWestminster Storm Drain
Location12-ORA-039-7.14-WTM
RouteState Highway 39
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.75218, -117.98936
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,000 (2012)
Projected traffic69,829 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 Westminster Storm Drain built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is SR 39 (beach Blvd) over Westminster Storm Drain 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 Westminster Storm Drain carry?

About 59,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 (beach Blvd) over Westminster Storm Drain?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 (beach Blvd) over Westminster Storm Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.