US Bridges

Brookhurst Street over E Garden Grove Wburg Ch

Good

Orange County, California · At Mcfadden Avenue · Structure no. 55C0093

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookhurst Street over E Garden Grove Wburg Ch is a concrete culvert carrying Brookhurst Street over E Garden Grove Wburg Ch in Orange County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 38,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,099 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrookhurst Street
CrossesE Garden Grove Wburg Ch
LocationAt Mcfadden Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.73781, -117.95439
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 inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.5 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,500 (2021)
Projected traffic36,099 by 2040
Trucks1%
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

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 Brookhurst Street over E Garden Grove Wburg Ch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brookhurst Street over E Garden Grove Wburg Ch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Brookhurst Street over E Garden Grove Wburg Ch carry?

About 38,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brookhurst Street over E Garden Grove Wburg Ch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Brookhurst Street over E Garden Grove Wburg Ch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.