US Bridges

Main Street over Collins Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 0.3 MI S/O Katella Avenue · Structure no. 55C0322

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,400
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Collins Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Main Street over Collins Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 19,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,347 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesCollins Channel
Location0.3 MI S/O Katella Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.80475, -117.86671
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,400 (2021)
Projected traffic40,347 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Main Street over Collins Channel built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Collins 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over Collins Channel carry?

About 19,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Collins Channel?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Collins Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.