US Bridges

Walnut Avenue Ebnd over Peters Canyon Channel

Fair

Orange County, California · 0.2 KM W Harvard Ave · Structure no. 55C0439R

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Avenue Ebnd over Peters Canyon Channel is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Walnut Avenue Ebnd over Peters Canyon Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,751 by 2046. The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWalnut Avenue Ebnd
CrossesPeters Canyon Channel
Location0.2 KM W Harvard Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.71074, -117.79865
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (32.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2018)
Projected traffic21,751 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 Walnut Avenue Ebnd over Peters Canyon Channel built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Walnut Avenue Ebnd over Peters Canyon Channel 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Walnut Avenue Ebnd over Peters Canyon Channel carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Avenue Ebnd over Peters Canyon Channel?

The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Avenue Ebnd over Peters Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.