US Bridges

Via Lido over West Lido Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 0.3 Mi. E/O Newport Blvd · Structure no. 55C0013

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Via Lido over West Lido Channel is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Via Lido over West Lido Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 95 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,500 by 2040. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesVia Lido
CrossesWest Lido Channel
Location0.3 Mi. E/O Newport Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.61616, -117.92602
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2020)
Projected traffic17,500 by 2040
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 Via Lido over West Lido Channel built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Via Lido over West Lido 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Via Lido over West Lido Channel carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Via Lido over West Lido Channel?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Via Lido over West Lido Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.