US Bridges

Santiago Canyon RD over Williams Canyon Creek

Fair

Orange County, California · 0.8 MI N/O Modjeska RD · Structure no. 55C0059

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santiago Canyon RD over Williams Canyon Creek is a concrete slab carrying Santiago Canyon RD over Williams Canyon Creek in Orange County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 55 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,365 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesSantiago Canyon RD
CrossesWilliams Canyon Creek
Location0.8 MI N/O Modjeska RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.72876, -117.65028
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 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 closed13.7 mi (22 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 Williams Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Santiago Canyon RD over Williams Canyon Creek 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 Santiago Canyon RD over Williams Canyon Creek carry?

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

How long is Santiago Canyon RD over Williams Canyon Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Santiago Canyon RD over Williams Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.