Bristol ST over Santiago Creek Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 0.3 MI S/O Memory Lane · Structure no. 55C0115
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bristol ST over Santiago Creek Channel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bristol ST over Santiago Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 78 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 55,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,145 by 2047. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Bristol ST over Santiago Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Bristol ST over Santiago Creek Channel 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 Santiago Creek Channel carry?
About 55,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bristol ST over Santiago Creek Channel?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns Bristol ST over Santiago Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.