US Bridges

Walnut Avenue over Harbor Blvd

Poor

Orange County, California · 0.15 MI N/O Valencia DR · Structure no. 55C0384

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Avenue over Harbor Blvd is a concrete continuous slab carrying Walnut Avenue over Harbor Blvd in Orange County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,153 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWalnut Avenue
CrossesHarbor Blvd
Location0.15 MI N/O Valencia DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.86825, -117.92454
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic2,153 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$806,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Walnut Avenue over Harbor Blvd built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Avenue over Harbor Blvd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Walnut Avenue over Harbor Blvd carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Avenue over Harbor Blvd?

The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Avenue over Harbor Blvd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.