Tustin Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel
PoorOrange County, California · 0.3 Mi. S/O Route 91 Fwy. · Structure no. 55C0111
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 863 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,800
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tustin Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Tustin Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 19,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,407 by 2041. The structure is 863 ft (262.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tustin Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Tustin Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Tustin Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel carry?
About 19,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Tustin Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel?
The structure is 863 ft (262.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Tustin Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.