US Bridges

Graham Street over Westminster Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 50 N/O Edinger Ave · Structure no. 55C0453

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graham Street over Westminster Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Graham Street over Westminster Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,186 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGraham Street
CrossesWestminster Channel
Location50 N/O Edinger Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.73004, -118.03257
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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2020)
Projected traffic10,186 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 Graham Street over Westminster Channel built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Graham Street over Westminster 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 Westminster Channel carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Graham Street over Westminster Channel?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Graham Street over Westminster Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.