US Bridges

Sunflower Park CR over Santa Ana Delhi Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 0.2 Mi. E/O Bristol St. · Structure no. 55C0368

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunflower Park CR over Santa Ana Delhi Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sunflower Park CR 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,662 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSunflower Park CR
CrossesSanta Ana Delhi Channel
Location0.2 Mi. E/O Bristol St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.69405, -117.88316
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.3 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2013)
Projected traffic54,662 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
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 Sunflower Park CR over Santa Ana Delhi Channel built?

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

What condition is Sunflower Park CR 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 2021.

How much traffic does Sunflower Park CR over Santa Ana Delhi Channel carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sunflower Park CR over Santa Ana Delhi Channel?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Sunflower Park CR over Santa Ana Delhi Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.