US Bridges

Riverford Road over Redhill Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 0.1 Mi. Nw/O Browning Ave · Structure no. 55C0573

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,040
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverford Road over Redhill Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Riverford Road over Redhill Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 45 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 1,040 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,096 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRiverford Road
CrossesRedhill Channel
Location0.1 Mi. Nw/O Browning Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.7381, -117.80231
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,040 (2018)
Projected traffic2,096 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Riverford Road over Redhill Channel built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Riverford Road over Redhill 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 2023.

How much traffic does Riverford Road over Redhill Channel carry?

About 1,040 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Riverford Road over Redhill Channel?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Riverford Road over Redhill Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.