US Bridges

Indianapolis Ave over Huntington Beach Channel

Poor

Orange County, California · 0.1 MI E/O RTE 39 · Structure no. 55C0390

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indianapolis Ave over Huntington Beach Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Indianapolis Ave over Huntington Beach 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 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,300 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIndianapolis Ave
CrossesHuntington Beach Channel
Location0.1 MI E/O RTE 39
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.66478, -117.98683
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2020)
Projected traffic13,300 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$787,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Indianapolis Ave over Huntington Beach Channel built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indianapolis Ave over Huntington Beach Channel 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Indianapolis Ave over Huntington Beach Channel carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Indianapolis Ave over Huntington Beach Channel?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Indianapolis Ave over Huntington Beach Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.