Edinger Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 0.3 Mi. E/O Harbor Blvd · Structure no. 55C0154
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 300 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Edinger Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Edinger Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,022 by 2041. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Edinger Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Edinger 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 Edinger Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel carry?
About 31,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Edinger Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.
Who owns Edinger Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.