US Bridges

Santiago Cnyn Road over Limestone Canyon

Good

Orange County, California · 4.4 MI Se/O Jamboree Rd. · Structure no. 55C0065

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santiago Cnyn Road over Limestone Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying Santiago Cnyn Road over Limestone Canyon in Orange County, California. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 94 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 12,426 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSantiago Cnyn Road
CrossesLimestone Canyon
Location4.4 MI Se/O Jamboree Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.76003, -117.70346
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2021)
Projected traffic12,426 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Cnyn Road over Limestone Canyon built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Santiago Cnyn Road over Limestone Canyon 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 Cnyn Road over Limestone Canyon carry?

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

How long is Santiago Cnyn Road over Limestone Canyon?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Santiago Cnyn Road over Limestone Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.