US Bridges

Newland ST over Huntington Beach Channel

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Orange County, California · 0.2 MI N/O Route 1 · Structure no. 55C0531

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
78 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newland ST over Huntington Beach Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Newland ST over Huntington Beach Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,910 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNewland ST
CrossesHuntington Beach Channel
Location0.2 MI N/O Route 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.64871, -117.97948
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2020)
Projected traffic7,910 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Newland ST over Huntington Beach Channel built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Newland ST over Huntington Beach 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 Newland ST over Huntington Beach Channel carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Newland ST over Huntington Beach Channel?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Newland ST over Huntington Beach Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.