US Bridges

State Route 91 WB over Coal Canyon RD

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-091-R17.95L · Structure no. 55 0507L

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 91 WB over Coal Canyon RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 91 WB over Coal 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 145,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 164,000 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Route 91 WB
CrossesCoal Canyon RD
Location12-ORA-091-R17.95L
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates33.87212, -117.6871
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145,000 (2020)
Projected traffic164,000 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 WB over Coal 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 WB over Coal 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 WB over Coal Canyon RD carry?

About 145,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 91 WB over Coal Canyon RD?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 91 WB over Coal Canyon RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.