US Bridges

Hamilton-Victoria over Santa Ana River

Good

Orange County, California · 0.15 MI E/O Brookhurst ST · Structure no. 55C0103

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
636 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton-Victoria over Santa Ana River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Hamilton-Victoria over Santa Ana River in Orange County, California. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 46 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,039 by 2044. The structure is 636 ft (194 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHamilton-Victoria
CrossesSanta Ana River
Location0.15 MI E/O Brookhurst ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.65049, -117.95231
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length636 ft (194 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.8 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2017)
Projected traffic53,039 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Hamilton-Victoria over Santa Ana River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Hamilton-Victoria over Santa Ana River 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 Hamilton-Victoria over Santa Ana River carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hamilton-Victoria over Santa Ana River?

The structure is 636 ft (194 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Hamilton-Victoria over Santa Ana River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.