US Bridges

Graham Street over Slater Ave Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 0.5 MI S/O Warner Ave · Structure no. 55C0430

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graham Street over Slater Ave Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Graham Street over Slater Ave Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,965 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGraham Street
CrossesSlater Ave Channel
Location0.5 MI S/O Warner Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.70829, -118.03241
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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.4 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2018)
Projected traffic8,965 by 2040
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 Graham Street over Slater Ave Channel built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Graham Street over Slater Ave 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Graham Street over Slater Ave Channel carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Graham Street over Slater Ave Channel?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Graham Street over Slater Ave Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.