US Bridges

Heil Ave over Huntington Center Storm

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Orange County, California · 0.2 MI E/O Golden West · Structure no. 55C0583

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heil Ave over Huntington Center Storm is a concrete culvert carrying Heil Ave over Huntington Center Storm in Orange County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,988 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHeil Ave
CrossesHuntington Center Storm
Location0.2 MI E/O Golden West
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.72275, -118.00235
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 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 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2020)
Projected traffic16,988 by 2040
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 Heil Ave over Huntington Center Storm built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heil Ave over Huntington Center Storm 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 Heil Ave over Huntington Center Storm carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Heil Ave over Huntington Center Storm?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Heil Ave over Huntington Center Storm?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.