US Bridges

Bolsa Chica RD over Anaheim Barber City Ch

Good

Orange County, California · 0.6 MI S/O Westminister · Structure no. 55C0157

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45,500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bolsa Chica RD over Anaheim Barber City Ch is a concrete culvert carrying Bolsa Chica RD over Anaheim Barber City Ch in Orange County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 45,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,860 by 2039. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBolsa Chica RD
CrossesAnaheim Barber City Ch
Location0.6 MI S/O Westminister
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.7505, -118.0417
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.2 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,500 (2021)
Projected traffic35,860 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bolsa Chica RD over Anaheim Barber City Ch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bolsa Chica RD over Anaheim Barber City 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Bolsa Chica RD over Anaheim Barber City Ch carry?

About 45,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bolsa Chica RD over Anaheim Barber City Ch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Bolsa Chica RD over Anaheim Barber City Ch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.