Bushard ST over Fountain Valley Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 0.25 MI S/O Garfield Ave · Structure no. 55C0380
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bushard ST over Fountain Valley Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Bushard ST over Fountain Valley Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,929 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bushard ST over Fountain Valley Channel built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bushard ST over Fountain Valley 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Bushard ST over Fountain Valley Channel carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bushard ST over Fountain Valley Channel?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns Bushard ST over Fountain Valley Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.