US Bridges

5th ST over East Gg-Wintersburg Chan

Good

Orange County, California · 0.2 MI W/O Newhope ST · Structure no. 55C0447

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th ST over East Gg-Wintersburg Chan is a concrete culvert carrying 5th ST over East Gg-Wintersburg Chan in Orange County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,167 by 2047. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries5th ST
CrossesEast Gg-Wintersburg Chan
Location0.2 MI W/O Newhope ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.74872, -117.93284
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2021)
Projected traffic2,167 by 2047
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 5th ST over East Gg-Wintersburg Chan built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th ST over East Gg-Wintersburg 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does 5th ST over East Gg-Wintersburg Chan carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 5th ST over East Gg-Wintersburg Chan?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns 5th ST over East Gg-Wintersburg Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.