State Route 241 SB over Melinda Road
FairOrange County, California · 12-ORA-241-19.33-RSM · Structure no. 55 0701L
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 164 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 241 SB over Melinda Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 241 SB over Melinda Road in Orange County, California. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,008 by 2046. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 87 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 241 SB over Melinda Road built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is State Route 241 SB over Melinda Road 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 241 SB over Melinda Road carry?
About 21,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is State Route 241 SB over Melinda Road?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 241 SB over Melinda Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.