US Bridges

Tustin Avenue over Atwood Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 200 S/O Orangethorpe Ave · Structure no. 55C0114

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,300
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tustin Avenue over Atwood Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tustin Avenue over Atwood Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 25,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,734 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTustin Avenue
CrossesAtwood Channel
Location200 S/O Orangethorpe Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.8675, -117.84238
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,300 (2019)
Projected traffic52,734 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Tustin Avenue over Atwood Channel built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Tustin Avenue over Atwood 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 2023.

How much traffic does Tustin Avenue over Atwood Channel carry?

About 25,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Tustin Avenue over Atwood Channel?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Tustin Avenue over Atwood Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.