US Bridges

Fee Ana Street over Atwood Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 0.5 Mi. N/O LA Palma Ave. · Structure no. 55C0314

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fee Ana Street over Atwood Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Fee Ana Street over Atwood Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1965, 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 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFee Ana Street
CrossesAtwood Channel
Location0.5 Mi. N/O LA Palma Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.86634, -117.82343
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2015)
Projected traffic210 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Fee Ana Street over Atwood Channel built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fee Ana Street over Atwood 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fee Ana Street over Atwood Channel carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fee Ana Street over Atwood Channel?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fee Ana Street over Atwood Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.