US Bridges

Associated Road over Loftus Diversion Channel

Fair

Orange County, California · 0.3 Mi. N/O Imperial Hwy. · Structure no. 55C0313

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Associated Road over Loftus Diversion Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Associated Road over Loftus Diversion Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,303 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAssociated Road
CrossesLoftus Diversion Channel
Location0.3 Mi. N/O Imperial Hwy.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.9161, -117.87617
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2017)
Projected traffic19,303 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 Associated Road over Loftus Diversion Channel built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Associated Road over Loftus Diversion Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Associated Road over Loftus Diversion Channel carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Associated Road over Loftus Diversion Channel?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Associated Road over Loftus Diversion Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.