Cambridge Street over Santiago Creek Channel
FairOrange County, California · 0.1 Mi. N/O Route 22 Fwy · Structure no. 55C0333
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cambridge Street over Santiago Creek Channel is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Cambridge Street over Santiago Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,303 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 75 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Cambridge Street over Santiago Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cambridge Street over Santiago Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Cambridge Street over Santiago Creek Channel carry?
About 6,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cambridge 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 75 ft wide.
Who owns Cambridge Street over Santiago Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.