US Bridges

Riverdale Ave over State Route 91

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-091-8.80-ANA · Structure no. 55 0427

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
276 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverdale Ave over State Route 91 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverdale Ave over State Route 91 in Orange County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,222 by 2040. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRiverdale Ave
CrossesState Route 91
Location12-ORA-091-8.80-ANA
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.84757, -117.83203
Functional classUrban Collector

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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2014)
Projected traffic11,222 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Riverdale Ave over State Route 91 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverdale Ave 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 Riverdale Ave over State Route 91 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Riverdale Ave over State Route 91?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Riverdale Ave over State Route 91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.