US Bridges

State Route 1 over Kitt HWY Usn RR

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-001-32.36-SLB · Structure no. 55 0065

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
41,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Kitt HWY Usn RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 1 over Kitt HWY Usn RR in Orange County, California. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 years old, older 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 41,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53,686 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesKitt HWY Usn RR
Location12-ORA-001-32.36-SLB
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates33.73863, -118.08982
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,000 (2014)
Projected traffic53,686 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 1 over Kitt HWY Usn RR built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 over Kitt HWY Usn RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 1 over Kitt HWY Usn RR carry?

About 41,000 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is State Route 1 over Kitt HWY Usn RR?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Kitt HWY Usn RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.