US Bridges

Laguna Canyon Road over Marshburn Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 0.2 Mi. Se/O Sand Cyn RD · Structure no. 55C0666

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laguna Canyon Road over Marshburn Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Laguna Canyon Road over Marshburn 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLaguna Canyon Road
CrossesMarshburn Channel
Location0.2 Mi. Se/O Sand Cyn RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.67022, -117.75967
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2018)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 Laguna Canyon Road over Marshburn Channel built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laguna Canyon Road over Marshburn 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Laguna Canyon Road over Marshburn Channel carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Laguna Canyon Road over Marshburn Channel?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Laguna Canyon Road over Marshburn Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.