Beach Street over Laguna Canyon Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 100 Ft East of Broad Way · Structure no. 55C0498
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,612
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beach Street over Laguna Canyon Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Beach Street over Laguna Canyon Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 85 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 6,612 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,120 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beach Street over Laguna Canyon Channel built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Beach Street over Laguna Canyon 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Beach Street over Laguna Canyon Channel carry?
About 6,612 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Beach Street over Laguna Canyon Channel?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Beach Street over Laguna Canyon Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.