US Bridges

State Route 91 over Route 39 (beach Blvd)

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-091-R2.61-BPK · Structure no. 55 0303

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
265,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 91 over Route 39 (beach Blvd) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 91 over Route 39 (beach Blvd) in Orange County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 55 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 6 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 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 185 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 91
CrossesRoute 39 (beach Blvd)
Location12-ORA-091-R2.61-BPK
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates33.85581, -117.99833
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width185 ft (56.5 m)
Roadway width180 ft (54.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265,000 (2016)
Projected traffic295,000 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure12
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 Route 39 (beach Blvd) built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is State Route 91 over Route 39 (beach Blvd) 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 Route 39 (beach Blvd) carry?

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

How long is State Route 91 over Route 39 (beach Blvd)?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 185 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 91 over Route 39 (beach Blvd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.