US Bridges

Banning Avenue over Talbert Channel

Fair

Orange County, California · 0.25 MI W/O Bushard ST · Structure no. 55C0375

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
79 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Banning Avenue over Talbert Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Banning Avenue over Talbert Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,437 by 2040. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBanning Avenue
CrossesTalbert Channel
Location0.25 MI W/O Bushard ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.64315, -117.96664
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy9: Superior 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2018)
Projected traffic8,437 by 2040
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 Banning Avenue over Talbert Channel built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Banning Avenue over Talbert Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Banning Avenue over Talbert Channel carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Banning Avenue over Talbert Channel?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Banning Avenue over Talbert Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.