US Bridges

State Route 91 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-091-4.05-ANA · Structure no. 55 0216

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
265,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 91 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 91 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink in Orange County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 66 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 265,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 295,000 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 181 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 91
CrossesBNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink
Location12-ORA-091-4.05-ANA
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates33.85357, -117.91161
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width181 ft (55.2 m)
Roadway width164 ft (50 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265,000 (2014)
Projected traffic295,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 91 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is State Route 91 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 91 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink carry?

About 265,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 91 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink?

The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 181 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 91 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.