US Bridges

Bristol ST over Santa Ana Gardens Ch

Good

Orange County, California · 0.1 M S/O Mc Arthur Blvd · Structure no. 55C0083

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bristol ST over Santa Ana Gardens Ch is a concrete culvert carrying Bristol ST over Santa Ana Gardens Ch in Orange County, California. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 64 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 42,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,282 by 2047. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBristol ST
CrossesSanta Ana Gardens Ch
Location0.1 M S/O Mc Arthur Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.69869, -117.885
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.8 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,000 (2021)
Projected traffic131,282 by 2047
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bristol ST over Santa Ana Gardens Ch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Bristol ST over Santa Ana Gardens Ch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Bristol ST over Santa Ana Gardens Ch carry?

About 42,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bristol ST over Santa Ana Gardens Ch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns Bristol ST over Santa Ana Gardens Ch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.