Van Buren Street over Richfield Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 0.3 Mi. N/O Orangethorpe · Structure no. 55C0315
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Van Buren Street over Richfield Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Van Buren Street over Richfield Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 61 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,200 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Van Buren Street over Richfield Channel built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Van Buren Street over Richfield 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 Van Buren Street over Richfield Channel carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Van Buren Street over Richfield Channel?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns Van Buren Street over Richfield Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.