US Bridges

Newland ST over Westminster Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 0.3 MI S Westminster Ave · Structure no. 55C0545

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newland ST over Westminster Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Newland ST over Westminster Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,803 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNewland ST
CrossesWestminster Channel
Location0.3 MI S Westminster Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.75559, -117.98092
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2023)
Projected traffic13,803 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 Newland ST over Westminster Channel built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newland ST 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Newland ST over Westminster Channel carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Newland ST over Westminster Channel?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Newland ST over Westminster Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.