US Bridges

State Route 91 EB over Weir Canyon RD

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-091-R14.43R · Structure no. 55 0505R

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
152,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 91 EB over Weir Canyon RD is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 91 EB over Weir Canyon RD in Orange County, California. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 152,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 176,054 by 2041. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 178 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 91 EB
CrossesWeir Canyon RD
Location12-ORA-091-R14.43R
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates33.87002, -117.74464
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 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

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width178 ft (54.2 m)
Roadway width175 ft (53.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152,000 (2020)
Projected traffic176,054 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 EB over Weir Canyon RD built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is State Route 91 EB over Weir Canyon RD 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 EB over Weir Canyon RD carry?

About 152,000 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is State Route 91 EB over Weir Canyon RD?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 178 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 91 EB over Weir Canyon RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.