US Bridges

Santa Ana Avenue over Santa Ana Delhi Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 0.1 MI S/O Bristol Street · Structure no. 55C0205

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,532
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Ana Avenue over Santa Ana Delhi Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Santa Ana Avenue over Santa Ana Delhi Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 65 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 11,532 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,758 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSanta Ana Avenue
CrossesSanta Ana Delhi Channel
Location0.1 MI S/O Bristol Street
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.66534, -117.88317
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,532 (2018)
Projected traffic19,758 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Santa Ana Avenue over Santa Ana Delhi Channel built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Santa Ana Avenue over Santa Ana Delhi 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Santa Ana Avenue over Santa Ana Delhi Channel carry?

About 11,532 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Santa Ana Avenue over Santa Ana Delhi Channel?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Ana Avenue over Santa Ana Delhi Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.