US Bridges

Lakeview Avenue over Imperial Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 50 S/O Imperial Highway · Structure no. 55C0253

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,600
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeview Avenue over Imperial Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lakeview Avenue over Imperial Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,463 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLakeview Avenue
CrossesImperial Channel
Location50 S/O Imperial Highway
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.91701, -117.93965
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2017)
Projected traffic4,463 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 Lakeview Avenue over Imperial Channel built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeview Avenue over Imperial 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Lakeview Avenue over Imperial Channel carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lakeview Avenue over Imperial Channel?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeview Avenue over Imperial Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.