US Bridges

Graham Street over E Grdn Grve-Wnterbg Chan

Fair

Orange County, California · 0.4 MI S/O Warner Ave · Structure no. 55C0431

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graham Street over E Grdn Grve-Wnterbg Chan is a concrete continuous slab carrying Graham 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,965 by 2040. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGraham Street
CrossesE Grdn Grve-Wnterbg Chan
Location0.4 MI S/O Warner Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.71029, -118.03249
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Graham Street over E Grdn Grve-Wnterbg Chan built?

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

What condition is Graham Street over E Grdn Grve-Wnterbg Chan in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

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

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

How long is Graham Street over E Grdn Grve-Wnterbg Chan?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Graham Street over E Grdn Grve-Wnterbg Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.