Lampson Avenue over Bolsa Chica Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 0.8 MI W/O Valley View · Structure no. 55C0160
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lampson Avenue over Bolsa Chica Channel is a concrete tee beam carrying Lampson Avenue over Bolsa Chica Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,886 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 Lampson Avenue over Bolsa Chica Channel built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lampson Avenue over Bolsa Chica 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Lampson Avenue over Bolsa Chica Channel carry?
About 25,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lampson Avenue over Bolsa Chica Channel?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Lampson Avenue over Bolsa Chica Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.