US Bridges

Via Lomas over Bikeway Undercrossing

Fair

Orange County, California · 100 West of Alicia Pkwy · Structure no. 55C0662

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Via Lomas over Bikeway Undercrossing is a concrete culvert carrying Via Lomas over Bikeway Undercrossing in Orange County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,887 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVia Lomas
CrossesBikeway Undercrossing
Location100 West of Alicia Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.58827, -117.70249
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2019)
Projected traffic4,887 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Via Lomas over Bikeway Undercrossing built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Via Lomas over Bikeway Undercrossing in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Via Lomas over Bikeway Undercrossing carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Via Lomas over Bikeway Undercrossing?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Via Lomas over Bikeway Undercrossing?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.