Westminster Ave-Wb over Los Alamitos Channel
PoorOrange County, California · 0.8 MI W/O Seal Beach Bl. · Structure no. 55C0041L
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 68 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Westminster Ave-Wb over Los Alamitos Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Westminster Ave-Wb over Los Alamitos Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,671 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Westminster Ave-Wb over Los Alamitos Channel built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Westminster Ave-Wb over Los Alamitos Channel in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Westminster Ave-Wb over Los Alamitos Channel carry?
About 13,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Westminster Ave-Wb over Los Alamitos Channel?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Westminster Ave-Wb over Los Alamitos Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.