US Bridges

Sunflower Avenue over Greenville-Banning Chnl

Good

Orange County, California · 0.6 Mi. E/O Harbor Blvd. · Structure no. 55C0374

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunflower Avenue over Greenville-Banning Chnl is a concrete culvert carrying Sunflower Avenue over Greenville-Banning Chnl in Orange County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 67 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,734 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSunflower Avenue
CrossesGreenville-Banning Chnl
Location0.6 Mi. E/O Harbor Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.69561, -117.91012
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionOctober 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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2014)
Projected traffic38,734 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Sunflower Avenue over Greenville-Banning Chnl built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Sunflower Avenue over Greenville-Banning Chnl 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sunflower Avenue over Greenville-Banning Chnl carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sunflower Avenue over Greenville-Banning Chnl?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Sunflower Avenue over Greenville-Banning Chnl?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.