US Bridges

Suffolk ST over Anhm Barber City Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 100 N/W Rancho RD · Structure no. 55C0401

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Suffolk ST over Anhm Barber City Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Suffolk ST over Anhm Barber City Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,069 by 2039. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSuffolk ST
CrossesAnhm Barber City Channel
Location100 N/W Rancho RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.75335, -118.03804
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic1,069 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Suffolk ST over Anhm Barber City Channel built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Suffolk ST over Anhm Barber City 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 2021.

How much traffic does Suffolk ST over Anhm Barber City Channel carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Suffolk ST over Anhm Barber City Channel?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Suffolk ST over Anhm Barber City Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.