SR 73 NB over Bear Street
FairOrange County, California · 12-ORA-073-R27.28-CMS · Structure no. 55 0530R
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- 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 NB over Bear Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 73 NB 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
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 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 73 NB over Bear Street built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 73 NB over Bear Street in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 73 NB over Bear Street carry?
About 52,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 73 NB 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 80 ft wide.
Who owns SR 73 NB over Bear Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.