Lincoln Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 0.7 MI E/O Route 57 Fwy. · Structure no. 55C0017
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2021
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 427 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lincoln Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel is a concrete tee beam carrying Lincoln Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 55 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,259 by 2043. The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lincoln Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Lincoln Avenue over Santa Ana River 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 December 2021.
How much traffic does Lincoln Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel carry?
About 28,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Lincoln Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel?
The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns Lincoln Avenue over Santa Ana River Channel?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.