US Bridges

Katella Avenue over Anaheim-Barber City Chan

Good

Orange County, California · 0.4 Mi. E/O Euclid Street · Structure no. 55C0072

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Katella Avenue over Anaheim-Barber City Chan is a concrete culvert carrying Katella Avenue over Anaheim-Barber City Chan in Orange County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 62 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,866 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKatella Avenue
CrossesAnaheim-Barber City Chan
Location0.4 Mi. E/O Euclid Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.80307, -117.9349
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2019)
Projected traffic58,866 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Katella Avenue over Anaheim-Barber City Chan built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Katella Avenue over Anaheim-Barber City Chan 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 Katella Avenue over Anaheim-Barber City Chan carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Katella Avenue over Anaheim-Barber City Chan?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns Katella Avenue over Anaheim-Barber City Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.