Adams Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 0.5 MI E/O Brookhurst ST · Structure no. 55C0344
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 540 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Adams Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Adams Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,704 by 2041. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Adams Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Adams Avenue over Santa Ana River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Adams Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel carry?
About 39,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Adams Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel?
The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns Adams Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.