First Street over Santa Ana River Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 0.5 MI E/O Harbor Blvd · Structure no. 55C0689
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 320 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
First Street over Santa Ana River Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying First Street over Santa Ana River Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,226 by 2040. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was First Street over Santa Ana River Channel built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is First 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 First Street over Santa Ana River Channel carry?
About 30,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is First Street over Santa Ana River Channel?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns First Street over Santa Ana River Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.