US Bridges

Palmwood Drive over Anaheim-Barber City Chan

Good

Orange County, California · 0.1 MI N/O Orangewood Ave · Structure no. 55C0411

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palmwood Drive over Anaheim-Barber City Chan is a concrete culvert carrying Palmwood Drive over Anaheim-Barber City Chan in Orange County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,109 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPalmwood Drive
CrossesAnaheim-Barber City Chan
Location0.1 MI N/O Orangewood Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.79776, -117.94956
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 protection9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry6: Equal to 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2015)
Projected traffic2,109 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 Palmwood Drive over Anaheim-Barber City Chan built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palmwood Drive over Anaheim-Barber City Chan 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 Palmwood Drive over Anaheim-Barber City Chan carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Palmwood Drive over Anaheim-Barber City Chan?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Palmwood Drive over Anaheim-Barber City Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.