Lambert Road over Brea Canyon Channel
PoorOrange County, California · 0.1 Mi. W/O Brea Blvd. · Structure no. 55C0419
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 36,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lambert Road over Brea Canyon Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lambert Road over Brea Canyon Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,000 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lambert Road over Brea Canyon Channel built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lambert Road over Brea Canyon Channel in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Lambert Road over Brea Canyon Channel carry?
About 36,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Lambert Road over Brea Canyon Channel?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns Lambert Road over Brea Canyon Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.