US Bridges

Westminister Blvd over Anaheim-Barber City Chan

Good

Orange County, California · At Ranch RD · Structure no. 55C0162

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westminister Blvd over Anaheim-Barber City Chan is a concrete culvert carrying Westminister Blvd over Anaheim-Barber City Chan 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,039 by 2039. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWestminister Blvd
CrossesAnaheim-Barber City Chan
LocationAt Ranch RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.75888, -118.03027
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2021)
Projected traffic20,039 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Westminister Blvd over Anaheim-Barber City Chan built?

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

What condition is Westminister Blvd over Anaheim-Barber City Chan 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 Westminister Blvd over Anaheim-Barber City Chan carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Westminister Blvd over Anaheim-Barber City Chan?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Westminister Blvd over Anaheim-Barber City Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.