US Bridges

Quartz Street over E Grdn Grve Wntrsbg Chan

Good

Orange County, California · 0.1 M S/O Edinger · Structure no. 55C0649

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quartz Street over E Grdn Grve Wntrsbg Chan is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Quartz Street over E Grdn Grve Wntrsbg Chan in Orange County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,124 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesQuartz Street
CrossesE Grdn Grve Wntrsbg Chan
Location0.1 M S/O Edinger
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.7287, -117.97564
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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,124 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

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 Quartz Street over E Grdn Grve Wntrsbg Chan built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quartz Street over E Grdn Grve Wntrsbg Chan 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 Quartz Street over E Grdn Grve Wntrsbg Chan carry?

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

How long is Quartz Street over E Grdn Grve Wntrsbg Chan?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Quartz Street over E Grdn Grve Wntrsbg Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.