US Bridges

State Route 91 over Gypsum Canyon RD

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-091-R16.40-ANA · Structure no. 55 0506

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 91 over Gypsum Canyon RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 91 over Gypsum Canyon RD in Orange County, California. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 290,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 328,000 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 228 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesState Route 91
CrossesGypsum Canyon RD
Location12-ORA-091-R16.40-ANA
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates33.86654, -117.71159
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 length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width228 ft (69.5 m)
Roadway width219 ft (66.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290,000 (2020)
Projected traffic328,000 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Gypsum Canyon RD built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is State Route 91 over Gypsum 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 over Gypsum Canyon RD carry?

About 290,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 91 over Gypsum Canyon RD?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 228 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 91 over Gypsum Canyon RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.