US Bridges

Kraemer Blvd over State Route 91

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-091-7.37-ANA · Structure no. 55 0404

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kraemer Blvd over State Route 91 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kraemer Blvd over State Route 91 in Orange County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,973 by 2040. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKraemer Blvd
CrossesState Route 91
Location12-ORA-091-7.37-ANA
RouteCity Street 0M007
Coordinates33.84814, -117.85584
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2014)
Projected traffic22,973 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
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 Kraemer Blvd over State Route 91 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kraemer Blvd over State Route 91 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 Kraemer Blvd over State Route 91 carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Kraemer Blvd over State Route 91?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Kraemer Blvd over State Route 91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.