US Bridges

Edinger Avenue over Santa Ana-Santa Fe Chanl

Good

Orange County, California · 0.4 Mi. W/O Jamboree Road · Structure no. 55C0245

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edinger Avenue over Santa Ana-Santa Fe Chanl is a concrete culvert carrying Edinger Avenue over Santa Ana-Santa Fe Chanl in Orange County, California. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 61 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,630 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEdinger Avenue
CrossesSanta Ana-Santa Fe Chanl
Location0.4 Mi. W/O Jamboree Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.70975, -117.80927
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2014)
Projected traffic41,630 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
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 Edinger Avenue over Santa Ana-Santa Fe Chanl built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Edinger 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 July 2023.

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

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Edinger Avenue over Santa Ana-Santa Fe Chanl?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns Edinger Avenue over Santa Ana-Santa Fe Chanl?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.