US Bridges

State Route 91 over Orangethorpe Ave

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-091-R0.54-LPMA · Structure no. 55 0309

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
265,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 91 over Orangethorpe Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 91 over Orangethorpe Ave in Orange County, California. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 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 2042. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 157 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 91
CrossesOrangethorpe Ave
Location12-ORA-091-R0.54-LPMA
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates33.85892, -118.03481
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width157 ft (48 m)
Roadway width152 ft (46.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265,000 (2016)
Projected traffic295,000 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure10
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 Orangethorpe Ave built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is State Route 91 over Orangethorpe Ave 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 91 over Orangethorpe Ave carry?

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

How long is State Route 91 over Orangethorpe Ave?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 157 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 91 over Orangethorpe Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.