US Bridges

Marina High Acc RD over Westminster Channel

Good

Orange County, California · On Edinger W O Springdale · Structure no. 55C0454

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marina High Acc RD over Westminster Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Marina High Acc RD 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,165 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMarina High Acc RD
CrossesWestminster Channel
LocationOn Edinger W O Springdale
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.73006, -118.02544
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2015)
Projected traffic3,165 by 2041
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 Marina High Acc RD over Westminster Channel built?

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

What condition is Marina High Acc RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Marina High Acc RD over Westminster Channel carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Marina High Acc RD over Westminster Channel?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Marina High Acc RD over Westminster Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.