US Bridges

Vista Del Lago over English Canyon Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 300 W/O Los Alisos Blvd · Structure no. 55C0187

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,828
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vista Del Lago over English Canyon Channel is a concrete tee beam carrying Vista Del Lago 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 2,828 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,289 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).

CarriesVista Del Lago
CrossesEnglish Canyon Channel
Location300 W/O Los Alisos Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.63978, -117.65906
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 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 traffic2,828 (2017)
Projected traffic4,289 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 Vista Del Lago over English Canyon Channel built?

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

What condition is Vista Del Lago 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 Vista Del Lago over English Canyon Channel carry?

About 2,828 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Vista Del Lago 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 Vista Del Lago over English Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.