Garfield Avenue over Talbert Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 0.25 MI E/O Magnolia ST · Structure no. 55C0136
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,420
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Garfield Avenue over Talbert Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Garfield Avenue over Talbert Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 17,420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,144 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garfield Avenue over Talbert Channel built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Garfield Avenue over Talbert 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Garfield Avenue over Talbert Channel carry?
About 17,420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Garfield Avenue over Talbert Channel?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.
Who owns Garfield Avenue over Talbert Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.