US Bridges

Iowa Place over Placentia Storm Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 100 W/O Route 57 Fwy. · Structure no. 55C0355

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iowa Place over Placentia Storm Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Iowa Place over Placentia Storm Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,180 by 2047. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIowa Place
CrossesPlacentia Storm Channel
Location100 W/O Route 57 Fwy.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.85973, -117.87741
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2015)
Projected traffic2,180 by 2047
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Iowa Place over Placentia Storm Channel built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Iowa Place over Placentia Storm 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Iowa Place over Placentia Storm Channel carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Iowa Place over Placentia Storm Channel?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Iowa Place over Placentia Storm Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.