Culver Drive over Sand Canyon Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 100 S University DR · Structure no. 55C0394
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46,300
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Culver Drive over Sand Canyon Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Culver Drive over Sand Canyon Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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 46,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,927 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Culver Drive over Sand Canyon Channel built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Culver Drive over Sand Canyon 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Culver Drive over Sand Canyon Channel carry?
About 46,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Culver Drive over Sand Canyon Channel?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.
Who owns Culver Drive over Sand Canyon Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.