US Bridges

Golden West Street over E Garden Gro-Wburg Ch

Good

Orange County, California · 0.1 MI N/O Warner Ave · Structure no. 55C0134

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,520
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golden West Street over E Garden Gro-Wburg Ch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Golden West Street over E Garden Gro-Wburg Ch in Orange County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 66 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 35,520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,025 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGolden West Street
CrossesE Garden Gro-Wburg Ch
Location0.1 MI N/O Warner Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.71738, -118.00647
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,520 (2020)
Projected traffic39,025 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
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 Golden West Street over E Garden Gro-Wburg Ch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Golden West Street over E Garden Gro-Wburg Ch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Golden West Street over E Garden Gro-Wburg Ch carry?

About 35,520 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Golden West Street over E Garden Gro-Wburg Ch?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Golden West Street over E Garden Gro-Wburg Ch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.