US Bridges

Seal Beach Blvd over Rockwell Puc

Good

Orange County, California · 0.4 MI Sw/O Westminster · Structure no. 55C0105M

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seal Beach Blvd over Rockwell Puc is a concrete frame carrying Seal Beach Blvd over Rockwell Puc in Orange County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,087 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 166 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSeal Beach Blvd
CrossesRockwell Puc
Location0.4 MI Sw/O Westminster
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.7558, -118.08466
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width166 ft (50.7 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2020)
Projected traffic53,087 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Seal Beach Blvd over Rockwell Puc built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seal Beach Blvd over Rockwell Puc 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 Rockwell Puc carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Seal Beach Blvd over Rockwell Puc?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 166 ft wide.

Who owns Seal Beach Blvd over Rockwell Puc?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.