US Bridges

Santiago Canyon RD over Santiago Creek

Good

Orange County, California · 0.3 MI S/O Modjeska RD · Structure no. 55C0049

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santiago Canyon RD over Santiago Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Santiago Canyon RD over Santiago Creek in Orange County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,365 by 2041. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSantiago Canyon RD
CrossesSantiago Creek
Location0.3 MI S/O Modjeska RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.71248, -117.64511
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2021)
Projected traffic12,365 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Santiago Canyon RD over Santiago Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santiago Canyon RD over Santiago Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Santiago Canyon RD over Santiago Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Santiago Canyon RD over Santiago Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Santiago Canyon RD over Santiago Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.