US Bridges

Edinger Avenue over Bolsa Chica Channel

Fair

Orange County, California · 1.6 M. W/O Bolsa Chica ST · Structure no. 55C0732

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Prestressed Concrete
Length
337 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,529
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edinger Avenue over Bolsa Chica Channel is a prestressed concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Edinger Avenue over Bolsa Chica Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 6 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 1,529 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,721 by 2042. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesEdinger Avenue
CrossesBolsa Chica Channel
Location1.6 M. W/O Bolsa Chica ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.72956, -118.07069
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,529 (2017)
Projected traffic2,721 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Edinger Avenue over Bolsa Chica Channel built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edinger Avenue over Bolsa Chica Channel 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Edinger Avenue over Bolsa Chica Channel carry?

About 1,529 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Edinger Avenue over Bolsa Chica Channel?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Edinger Avenue over Bolsa Chica Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.