US Bridges

Marina Viking Way over Westminster Channel

Good

Orange County, California · On Springdale N O Edinger · Structure no. 55C0455

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marina Viking Way over Westminster Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Marina Viking Way 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,582 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMarina Viking Way
CrossesWestminster Channel
LocationOn Springdale N O Edinger
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.73222, -118.0245
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2015)
Projected traffic1,582 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Viking Way over Westminster Channel built?

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

What condition is Marina Viking Way 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 Viking Way over Westminster Channel carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Marina Viking Way over Westminster Channel?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Marina Viking Way over Westminster Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.