US Bridges

State Route 91 over Carbon Cyn Diversion Cha

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-091-7.27-ANA · Structure no. 55 0396

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 91 over Carbon Cyn Diversion Cha is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 91 over Carbon Cyn Diversion Cha in Orange County, California. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 64 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 225,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 303,000 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 166 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 91
CrossesCarbon Cyn Diversion Cha
Location12-ORA-091-7.27-ANA
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates33.84734, -117.85684
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width166 ft (50.7 m)
Roadway width160 ft (48.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225,000 (2014)
Projected traffic303,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 91 over Carbon Cyn Diversion Cha built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is State Route 91 over Carbon Cyn Diversion Cha 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 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 91 over Carbon Cyn Diversion Cha carry?

About 225,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 91 over Carbon Cyn Diversion Cha?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 166 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 91 over Carbon Cyn Diversion Cha?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.