Talbert/Macarthur over Santa Ana River Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 0.6 MI W/O Harbor Blvd. · Structure no. 55C0097
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 361 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Talbert/Macarthur over Santa Ana River Channel is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Talbert/Macarthur over Santa Ana River Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,119 by 2039. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Talbert/Macarthur over Santa Ana River Channel built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Talbert/Macarthur over Santa Ana River 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 August 2022.
How much traffic does Talbert/Macarthur over Santa Ana River Channel carry?
About 26,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Talbert/Macarthur over Santa Ana River Channel?
The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Talbert/Macarthur over Santa Ana River Channel?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.