US Bridges

Tonner Canyon Road over Brea Canyon Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 400 S/O Brea Canyon Blvd · Structure no. 55C0119

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,119
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tonner Canyon Road over Brea Canyon Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Tonner Canyon Road over Brea Canyon Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 2,119 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,722 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesTonner Canyon Road
CrossesBrea Canyon Channel
Location400 S/O Brea Canyon Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.93922, -117.87759
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,119 (2012)
Projected traffic3,722 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Tonner Canyon Road over Brea Canyon Channel built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tonner Canyon Road over Brea Canyon 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Tonner Canyon Road over Brea Canyon Channel carry?

About 2,119 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Tonner Canyon Road over Brea Canyon Channel?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns Tonner Canyon Road over Brea Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.