Bushard Street over Ocean View Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 0.1 Mi. N/O Warner Avenue · Structure no. 55C0466
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bushard Street over Ocean View Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Bushard Street over Ocean View Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,003 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bushard Street over Ocean View Channel built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bushard Street over Ocean View 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Bushard Street over Ocean View Channel carry?
About 14,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bushard Street over Ocean View Channel?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns Bushard Street over Ocean View Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.