US Bridges

Sta Margarita Pkwy over State Route 241

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-241-18.53-RSM · Structure no. 55 0699

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
315 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sta Margarita Pkwy over State Route 241 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sta Margarita Pkwy over State Route 241 in Orange County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,897 by 2046. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSta Margarita Pkwy
CrossesState Route 241
Location12-ORA-241-18.53-RSM
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.64228, -117.60423
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.1 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2014)
Projected traffic22,897 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sta Margarita Pkwy over State Route 241 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sta Margarita Pkwy over State Route 241 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sta Margarita Pkwy over State Route 241 carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sta Margarita Pkwy over State Route 241?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Sta Margarita Pkwy over State Route 241?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.