Fairview Street over Santa Ana River Channel
FairOrange County, California · 0.2 MI S/O Westminster Av · Structure no. 55C0513
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 496 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,544
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fairview Street over Santa Ana River Channel is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Fairview Street over Santa Ana River 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 38,544 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,145 by 2047. The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fairview Street over Santa Ana River Channel built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fairview Street over Santa Ana River Channel in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Fairview Street over Santa Ana River Channel carry?
About 38,544 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Fairview Street over Santa Ana River Channel?
The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Fairview Street over Santa Ana River Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.