Modjeska Canyon RD over Santiago Creek
GoodOrange County, California · .4 Mi. E/O Modjeska G RD · Structure no. 55C0173
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Modjeska Canyon RD over Santiago Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Modjeska Canyon RD over Santiago Creek in Orange County, California. It was built in 1947, 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,052 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 Modjeska Canyon RD over Santiago Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Modjeska 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 Modjeska Canyon RD over Santiago Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Modjeska Canyon RD over Santiago Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Modjeska Canyon RD over Santiago Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.