Tustin Street over Santiago Creek Channel
FairOrange County, California · 0.3 Mi. N/O Route 22 Fwy · Structure no. 55C0043
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 239 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tustin Street over Santiago Creek Channel is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Tustin Street over Santiago Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 84 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 5 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 27,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,773 by 2043. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 96 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tustin Street over Santiago Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Tustin Street over Santiago Creek Channel 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Tustin Street over Santiago Creek Channel carry?
About 27,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Tustin Street over Santiago Creek Channel?
The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.
Who owns Tustin Street over Santiago Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.