Flower ST over Santiago Creek Channel
FairOrange County, California · 0.3 MI N Santa Clara Ave · Structure no. 55C0047
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 146 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Flower ST over Santiago Creek Channel is a concrete tee beam carrying Flower ST over Santiago Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,904 by 2047. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 52 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Flower ST over Santiago Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Flower ST 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Flower ST over Santiago Creek Channel carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Flower ST over Santiago Creek Channel?
The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Flower ST over Santiago Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.