US Bridges

Santa Vittoria DR over Canada Channel

Fair

Orange County, California · 0.2 MI S of Lake Forest · Structure no. 55C0191

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Vittoria DR over Canada Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Santa Vittoria DR over Canada Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,375 by 2046. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSanta Vittoria DR
CrossesCanada Channel
Location0.2 MI S of Lake Forest
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.6279, -117.73976
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2019)
Projected traffic9,375 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Santa Vittoria DR over Canada Channel built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santa Vittoria DR over Canada Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Santa Vittoria DR over Canada Channel carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Santa Vittoria DR over Canada Channel?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Vittoria DR over Canada Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.