Ellis Avenue over Fountain Valley Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 0.1 Mi. E/O Brookhurst ST · Structure no. 55C0381
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ellis Avenue over Fountain Valley Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Ellis Avenue 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,792 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 Ellis Avenue over Fountain Valley Channel built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ellis Avenue 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Ellis Avenue over Fountain Valley Channel carry?
About 22,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ellis Avenue over Fountain Valley Channel?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns Ellis Avenue over Fountain Valley Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.