US Bridges

Via Noveno over English Canyon Channel

Fair

Orange County, California · 300 W/O Los Alisos Blvd · Structure no. 55C0190

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,025
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Via Noveno over English Canyon Channel is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Via Noveno 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,025 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,070 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVia Noveno
CrossesEnglish Canyon Channel
Location300 W/O Los Alisos Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.63622, -117.6624
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating80.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,025 (2020)
Projected traffic1,070 by 2042
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 Via Noveno over English Canyon Channel built?

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

What condition is Via Noveno over English Canyon Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Via Noveno over English Canyon Channel carry?

About 1,025 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Via Noveno over English Canyon Channel?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Via Noveno over English Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.