US Bridges

Bolsa Ave over Westminster Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 0.2 MI E/O Springdale Av · Structure no. 55C0074

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bolsa Ave over Westminster Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Bolsa Ave over Westminster Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1963, 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,368 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBolsa Ave
CrossesWestminster Channel
Location0.2 MI E/O Springdale Av
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.74423, -118.02198
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2020)
Projected traffic26,368 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
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 Bolsa Ave over Westminster Channel built?

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

What condition is Bolsa Ave over Westminster Channel 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Bolsa Ave over Westminster Channel carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bolsa Ave over Westminster Channel?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Bolsa Ave over Westminster Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.