US Bridges

Chapman Avenue over Anaheim-Barber City Cha

Good

Orange County, California · 0.4 MI E/O Route 39 · Structure no. 55C0077

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,800
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapman Avenue over Anaheim-Barber City Cha is a concrete culvert carrying Chapman Avenue over Anaheim-Barber City Cha in Orange County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 20,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,621 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChapman Avenue
CrossesAnaheim-Barber City Cha
Location0.4 MI E/O Route 39
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.78829, -117.98683
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,800 (2020)
Projected traffic35,621 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 Chapman Avenue over Anaheim-Barber City Cha built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chapman Avenue over Anaheim-Barber City Cha 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 Chapman Avenue over Anaheim-Barber City Cha carry?

About 20,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chapman Avenue over Anaheim-Barber City Cha?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Chapman Avenue over Anaheim-Barber City Cha?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.