Imperial Highway over Buena Vista Ave
GoodOrange County, California · RTE 90 at Buena Vista Ave · Structure no. 55C0714
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 159 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Imperial Highway over Buena Vista Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Imperial Highway over Buena Vista Ave in Orange County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 63 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 30,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33,554 by 2040. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Imperial Highway over Buena Vista Ave built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Imperial Highway over Buena Vista Ave 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Imperial Highway over Buena Vista Ave carry?
About 30,000 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Imperial Highway over Buena Vista Ave?
The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Imperial Highway over Buena Vista Ave?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.