US Bridges

State Route 91 over State Route 90

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-091-R11.53-ANA · Structure no. 55 0474

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
292,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 91 over State Route 90 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 91 over State Route 90 in Orange County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 292,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 344,000 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 262 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 91
CrossesState Route 90
Location12-ORA-091-R11.53-ANA
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates33.85399, -117.79081
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width262 ft (80 m)
Roadway width256 ft (78 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292,000 (2020)
Projected traffic344,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure16
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 State Route 90 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is State Route 91 over State Route 90 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 91 over State Route 90 carry?

About 292,000 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is State Route 91 over State Route 90?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 262 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 91 over State Route 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.