US Bridges

Valley View ST over State Route 91

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-091-R0.85-BPK · Structure no. 55 0302

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley View ST over State Route 91 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Valley View ST over State Route 91 in Orange County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2042. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesValley View ST
CrossesState Route 91
Location12-ORA-091-R0.85-BPK
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.85702, -118.02876
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2016)
Projected traffic33,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Valley View ST over State Route 91 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley View ST over State Route 91 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 Valley View ST over State Route 91 carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Valley View ST over State Route 91?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Valley View ST over State Route 91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.