US Bridges

Mason Regional Prk over Sand Canyon Wash

Good

Orange County, California · 50 S/O University Drive · Structure no. 55C0477

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mason Regional Prk over Sand Canyon Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Mason Regional Prk over Sand Canyon Wash 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 388 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMason Regional Prk
CrossesSand Canyon Wash
Location50 S/O University Drive
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.65709, -117.83143
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2012)
Projected traffic388 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mason Regional Prk over Sand Canyon Wash built?

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

What condition is Mason Regional Prk over Sand Canyon Wash 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 2022.

How much traffic does Mason Regional Prk over Sand Canyon Wash carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mason Regional Prk over Sand Canyon Wash?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Mason Regional Prk over Sand Canyon Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.