US Bridges

Entidad Street over English Canyon Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 300 W/O Los Alisos Blvd · Structure no. 55C0186

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,540
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Entidad Street over English Canyon Channel is a concrete tee beam carrying Entidad Street over English Canyon Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,899 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEntidad Street
CrossesEnglish Canyon Channel
Location300 W/O Los Alisos Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.64666, -117.65592
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,540 (2017)
Projected traffic1,899 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Entidad Street over English Canyon Channel built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Entidad Street over English 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 Entidad Street over English Canyon Channel carry?

About 1,540 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Entidad Street over English Canyon Channel?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Entidad Street over English Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.