US Bridges

Euclid Street over Imperial Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 50 S/O Imperial Highway · Structure no. 55C0287

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,300
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Euclid Street over Imperial Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Euclid Street over Imperial Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 65 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 19,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,540 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEuclid Street
CrossesImperial Channel
Location50 S/O Imperial Highway
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.91701, -117.94597
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,300 (2013)
Projected traffic28,540 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Euclid Street over Imperial Channel built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Euclid Street over Imperial Channel 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Euclid Street over Imperial Channel carry?

About 19,300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Euclid Street over Imperial Channel?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Euclid Street over Imperial Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.