Taft Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel

Poor Condition59 years old34,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyOrange
Location0.3 M E/o FWY 57
CarriesTaft Avenue
CrossesSanta Ana River Channel
Coordinates33.81655, -117.87042

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignTee Beam
Total Length397.0 ft (121 m)
Max Span71.9 ft (21.9 m)
Deck Width80.1 ft (24.4 m)
Deck Area2952.4 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1967 (reconstructed 1977)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic34,300 (2021)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number55C0159

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