US Bridges

Main Street over Lane Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 100E Macarthur Blvd · Structure no. 55C0361

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,500
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Lane Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Main Street over Lane Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 75 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 32,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,400 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesLane Channel
Location100E Macarthur Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.68539, -117.8553
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,500 (2018)
Projected traffic35,400 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure11
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 Main Street over Lane Channel built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Main Street over Lane 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Main Street over Lane Channel carry?

About 32,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Lane Channel?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Main Street over Lane Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.