US Bridges

Mcfadden Avenue over Santa Ana Santa Fe Chanl

Good

Orange County, California · 0.5 MI W/O Route 55 Fwy · Structure no. 55C0164

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcfadden Avenue over Santa Ana Santa Fe Chanl is a concrete culvert carrying Mcfadden Avenue over Santa Ana Santa Fe Chanl in Orange County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,700 by 2047. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMcfadden Avenue
CrossesSanta Ana Santa Fe Chanl
Location0.5 MI W/O Route 55 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.73361, -117.84249
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2021)
Projected traffic54,700 by 2047
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Mcfadden Avenue over Santa Ana Santa Fe Chanl built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcfadden Avenue over Santa Ana Santa Fe Chanl 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Mcfadden Avenue over Santa Ana Santa Fe Chanl carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mcfadden Avenue over Santa Ana Santa Fe Chanl?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Mcfadden Avenue over Santa Ana Santa Fe Chanl?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.