SR 73 SB over Bear Street
GoodOrange County, California · 12-ORA-073-R27.28-CMS · Structure no. 55 0530L
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 157 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 52,500
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 73 SB over Bear Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 73 SB over Bear Street in Orange County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 52,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,000 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 73 SB over Bear Street built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 73 SB over Bear Street 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 73 SB over Bear Street carry?
About 52,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 73 SB over Bear Street?
The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns SR 73 SB over Bear Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.