US Bridges

Baker Street over Santa Ana Delhi Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 0.2 Mi. E/O Bristol St. · Structure no. 55C0007

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Street over Santa Ana Delhi Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Baker Street over Santa Ana Delhi Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,252 by 2038. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBaker Street
CrossesSanta Ana Delhi Channel
Location0.2 Mi. E/O Bristol St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.67997, -117.88354
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2013)
Projected traffic46,252 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 Baker Street over Santa Ana Delhi Channel built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baker Street over Santa Ana Delhi 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Baker Street over Santa Ana Delhi Channel carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Baker Street over Santa Ana Delhi Channel?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Baker Street over Santa Ana Delhi Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.