Warner Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 0.1 MI W/O Harbor Blvd · Structure no. 55C0148
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 254 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Warner Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Warner Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 64 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,671 by 2041. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Warner Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is Warner Avenue over Santa Ana River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Warner Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel carry?
About 25,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Warner Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel?
The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns Warner Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.