Mercury Lane over Brea Canyon Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 0.2 Mi. E/O Berry Street · Structure no. 55C0644
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mercury Lane over Brea Canyon Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mercury Lane over Brea Canyon Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,153 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 36 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mercury Lane over Brea Canyon Channel built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mercury Lane over Brea 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Mercury Lane over Brea Canyon Channel carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Mercury Lane over Brea Canyon Channel?
The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Mercury Lane over Brea Canyon Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.