US Bridges

Bushard Street over E Grdn Grve Wnterbg Chan

Good

Orange County, California · 0.25 MI N Edinger Ave · Structure no. 55C0424

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bushard Street over E Grdn Grve Wnterbg Chan is a concrete culvert carrying Bushard Street over E Grdn Grve Wnterbg Chan in Orange County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,601 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBushard Street
CrossesE Grdn Grve Wnterbg Chan
Location0.25 MI N Edinger Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.73403, -117.96329
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 inspectionMarch 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 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 length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2021)
Projected traffic11,601 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bushard Street over E Grdn Grve Wnterbg Chan built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bushard Street over E Grdn Grve Wnterbg 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Bushard Street over E Grdn Grve Wnterbg Chan carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bushard Street over E Grdn Grve Wnterbg Chan?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Bushard Street over E Grdn Grve Wnterbg Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.