Seal Beach Blvd over Federal Storm Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 200 N/O Golden Rain RD · Structure no. 55C0104
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Seal Beach Blvd over Federal Storm Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Seal Beach Blvd over Federal Storm Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 75 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 45,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,774 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Seal Beach Blvd over Federal Storm Channel built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is Seal Beach Blvd over Federal Storm 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Seal Beach Blvd over Federal Storm Channel carry?
About 45,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Seal Beach Blvd over Federal Storm Channel?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.
Who owns Seal Beach Blvd over Federal Storm Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.