Davenport DR over Weatherly Channel
PoorOrange County, California · 0.3 MI W/O Saybrook LN · Structure no. 55C0259
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 156 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Davenport DR over Weatherly Channel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Davenport DR over Weatherly Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,109 by 2041. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Davenport DR over Weatherly Channel built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Davenport DR over Weatherly 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 Davenport DR over Weatherly Channel carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Davenport DR over Weatherly Channel?
The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Davenport DR over Weatherly Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.