US Bridges

Edwards Street over E Grdn Grve-Wntrbg Chan

Good

Orange County, California · 0.1 MI N/O Warner Avenue · Structure no. 55C0432

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edwards Street over E Grdn Grve-Wntrbg Chan is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Edwards Street over E Grdn Grve-Wntrbg Chan in Orange County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,111 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEdwards Street
CrossesE Grdn Grve-Wntrbg Chan
Location0.1 MI N/O Warner Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.71724, -118.01519
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2020)
Projected traffic19,111 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 Edwards Street over E Grdn Grve-Wntrbg Chan built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Edwards Street over E Grdn Grve-Wntrbg 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 Edwards Street over E Grdn Grve-Wntrbg Chan carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Edwards Street over E Grdn Grve-Wntrbg Chan?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Edwards Street over E Grdn Grve-Wntrbg Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.