US Bridges

Stevens Ave over Santa Ana Delhi Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 100 N/O Sunflower Ave · Structure no. 55C0367

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stevens Ave over Santa Ana Delhi Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Stevens Ave over Santa Ana Delhi Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,636 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStevens Ave
CrossesSanta Ana Delhi Channel
Location100 N/O Sunflower Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.69434, -117.88033
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,636 by 2041
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 Stevens Ave over Santa Ana Delhi Channel built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stevens Ave 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Stevens Ave over Santa Ana Delhi Channel carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stevens Ave over Santa Ana Delhi Channel?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Stevens Ave over Santa Ana Delhi Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.