US Bridges

Newport Ave over El Modena-Irvine Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 300 Ft SW of Irvive Blvd · Structure no. 55C0683

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newport Ave over El Modena-Irvine Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Newport Ave over El Modena-Irvine Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,707 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNewport Ave
CrossesEl Modena-Irvine Channel
Location300 Ft SW of Irvive Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.74663, -117.81335
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2014)
Projected traffic30,707 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Newport Ave over El Modena-Irvine Channel built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newport Ave over El Modena-Irvine 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Newport Ave over El Modena-Irvine Channel carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Newport Ave over El Modena-Irvine Channel?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Newport Ave over El Modena-Irvine Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.