Gilbert DR over Shelter Channel
PoorOrange County, California · 0.4 MI E/O Admiralty DR · Structure no. 55C0258
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 175 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gilbert DR over Shelter Channel is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gilbert DR over Shelter Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,066 by 2040. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gilbert DR over Shelter Channel built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gilbert DR over Shelter 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Gilbert DR over Shelter Channel carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Gilbert DR over Shelter Channel?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Gilbert DR over Shelter Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.