17th Street over Santa Ana River Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 0.2 MI E/O Fairview ST · Structure no. 55C0423
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 358 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
17th Street over Santa Ana River Channel is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 17th Street over Santa Ana River Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,777 by 2041. The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 17th Street over Santa Ana River Channel built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is 17th Street over Santa Ana River 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 17th Street over Santa Ana River Channel carry?
About 33,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 17th Street over Santa Ana River Channel?
The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns 17th Street over Santa Ana River Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.