Hamilton Avenue over Talbert Channel
FairOrange County, California · 0.25 MI W/O Bushard ST · Structure no. 55C0376
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hamilton Avenue over Talbert Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Hamilton Avenue over Talbert Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,929 by 2040. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hamilton Avenue over Talbert Channel built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hamilton 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 Hamilton Avenue over Talbert Channel carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Hamilton Avenue over Talbert Channel?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns Hamilton Avenue over Talbert Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.