Cannon Street over Santiago Creek Channel
PoorOrange County, California · .2 Mi. N/O Santiago C RD · Structure no. 55C0184
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cannon Street over Santiago Creek Channel is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Cannon Street over Santiago Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 29,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,751 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Cannon Street over Santiago Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Cannon Street over Santiago Creek Channel in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Cannon Street over Santiago Creek Channel carry?
About 29,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cannon Street over Santiago Creek Channel?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns Cannon Street over Santiago Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.