US Bridges

Olive Hill Road over Santiago Creek

Good

Orange County, California · 50 S/O Modjeska Cyn RD · Structure no. 55C0185

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olive Hill Road over Santiago Creek is a concrete slab carrying Olive Hill Road over Santiago Creek in Orange County, California. It was built in 1970, 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 206 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOlive Hill Road
CrossesSantiago Creek
Location50 S/O Modjeska Cyn RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.70946, -117.62547
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic206 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Olive Hill Road over Santiago Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Olive Hill Road 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 Olive Hill Road over Santiago Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Olive Hill Road over Santiago Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Olive Hill Road over Santiago Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.