Glassell Street over Santa Ana River Channel
FairOrange County, California · 0.3 MI S/O Route 91 Fwy · Structure no. 55C0130
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 963 ft
- 18 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Glassell Street over Santa Ana River Channel is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Glassell Street over Santa Ana River Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 62 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,792 by 2041. The structure is 963 ft (293.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Glassell Street over Santa Ana River Channel built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Glassell Street over Santa Ana River Channel in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Glassell Street over Santa Ana River Channel carry?
About 22,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Glassell Street over Santa Ana River Channel?
The structure is 963 ft (293.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns Glassell Street over Santa Ana River Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.