Glassell Street over Santiago Creek Channel
PoorOrange County, California · 0.1 Mi. N/O Route 22 Fwy · Structure no. 55C0016
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 190 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,600
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Glassell Street over Santiago Creek Channel is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Glassell Street over Santiago Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 86 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 31,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,975 by 2043. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Glassell Street over Santiago Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Glassell Street over Santiago Creek Channel in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Glassell Street over Santiago Creek Channel carry?
About 31,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Glassell Street over Santiago Creek Channel?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Glassell Street over Santiago Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.