US Bridges

State Route 91 over Euclid Street

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-091-2.23-ANA · Structure no. 55 0279

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
265,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 91 over Euclid Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 91 over Euclid Street in Orange County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 67 years old, older 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 265,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 295,000 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 145 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 91
CrossesEuclid Street
Location12-ORA-091-2.23-ANA
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates33.85393, -117.94204
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width145 ft (44.3 m)
Roadway width140 ft (42.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265,000 (2016)
Projected traffic295,000 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Euclid Street built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is State Route 91 over Euclid Street 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 91 over Euclid Street carry?

About 265,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 91 over Euclid Street?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 91 over Euclid Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.