Taft Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel
PoorOrange County, California · 0.3 M E/O Fwy 57 · Structure no. 55C0159
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 397 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Taft Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Taft Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 58 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 34,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,777 by 2043. The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Taft Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Taft Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Taft Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel carry?
About 34,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Taft Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel?
The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Taft Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.