US Bridges

Springdale Street over E Grdn Grve-Wintrbg Chan

Good

Orange County, California · 0.1 MI N/O Warner Ave · Structure no. 55C0428

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springdale Street over E Grdn Grve-Wintrbg Chan is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Springdale Street over E Grdn Grve-Wintrbg Chan in Orange County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 65 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,604 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSpringdale Street
CrossesE Grdn Grve-Wintrbg Chan
Location0.1 MI N/O Warner Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.71718, -118.02384
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2018)
Projected traffic27,604 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 Springdale Street over E Grdn Grve-Wintrbg Chan built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Springdale Street over E Grdn Grve-Wintrbg 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 Springdale Street over E Grdn Grve-Wintrbg Chan carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Springdale Street over E Grdn Grve-Wintrbg Chan?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Springdale Street over E Grdn Grve-Wintrbg Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.