US Bridges

Park Avenue over Grand Canal

Fair

Orange County, California · 0.1 Mi. E/O Marine Ave. · Structure no. 55C0728

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,150
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Avenue over Grand Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Avenue over Grand Canal in Orange County, California. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,346 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Avenue
CrossesGrand Canal
Location0.1 Mi. E/O Marine Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.60566, -117.88913
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2020)
Projected traffic2,346 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Park Avenue over Grand Canal built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Avenue over Grand Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Park Avenue over Grand Canal carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Park Avenue over Grand Canal?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Park Avenue over Grand Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.