US Bridges

Western Avenue over Anaheim-Barber City Cha

Good

Orange County, California · 0.3 M N/O Garden Grove Bl · Structure no. 55C0403

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Western Avenue over Anaheim-Barber City Cha is a concrete culvert carrying Western Avenue over Anaheim-Barber City Cha in Orange County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,430 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWestern Avenue
CrossesAnaheim-Barber City Cha
Location0.3 M N/O Garden Grove Bl
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.77854, -118.00125
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2015)
Projected traffic31,430 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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 Western Avenue over Anaheim-Barber City Cha built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Western Avenue over Anaheim-Barber City Cha 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Western Avenue over Anaheim-Barber City Cha carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Western Avenue over Anaheim-Barber City Cha?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Western Avenue over Anaheim-Barber City Cha?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.