Maple Avenue over Bitterbush Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 0.7 MI W/O Main Street · Structure no. 55C0324
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Maple Avenue over Bitterbush Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Maple Avenue over Bitterbush Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,117 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Maple Avenue over Bitterbush Channel built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Maple Avenue over Bitterbush 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 Maple Avenue over Bitterbush Channel carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Maple Avenue over Bitterbush Channel?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Maple Avenue over Bitterbush Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.