US Bridges

Red Hill Avenue over Lane Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 100 N/E Mcarthur Blvd · Structure no. 55C0362

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,200
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Hill Avenue over Lane Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Red Hill Avenue over Lane Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1950, 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 38,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,500 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 192 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRed Hill Avenue
CrossesLane Channel
Location100 N/E Mcarthur Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.69378, -117.85449
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width192 ft (58.5 m)
Roadway width148 ft (45 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,200 (2018)
Projected traffic45,500 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Red Hill Avenue over Lane Channel built?

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

What condition is Red Hill Avenue 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 Red Hill Avenue over Lane Channel carry?

About 38,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Red Hill Avenue over Lane Channel?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 192 ft wide.

Who owns Red Hill Avenue over Lane Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.