US Bridges

Cannon Street over Unknown Ravine

Fair

Orange County, California · 1.0 MI S/O Nohl Ranch RD · Structure no. 55C0684

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
178 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,900
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cannon Street over Unknown Ravine is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Cannon Street over Unknown Ravine in Orange County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 18,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,415 by 2043. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesCannon Street
CrossesUnknown Ravine
Location1.0 MI S/O Nohl Ranch RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.8308, -117.79381
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,900 (2021)
Projected traffic33,415 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Cannon Street over Unknown Ravine built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cannon Street over Unknown Ravine 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 Cannon Street over Unknown Ravine carry?

About 18,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cannon Street over Unknown Ravine?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Cannon Street over Unknown Ravine?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.