US Bridges

State Route 241 over Upper Oso Reservoir

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-241-20.40-MSNV · Structure no. 55 0703L

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,539 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 241 over Upper Oso Reservoir is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 241 over Upper Oso Reservoir 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 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 1,539 ft (469.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 241
CrossesUpper Oso Reservoir
Location12-ORA-241-20.40-MSNV
RouteState Highway 241
Coordinates33.65633, -117.62964
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,539 ft (469.1 m)
Longest span276 ft (84.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2014)
Projected traffic51,008 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 241 over Upper Oso Reservoir built?

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

What condition is State Route 241 over Upper Oso Reservoir 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 over Upper Oso Reservoir carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Route 241 over Upper Oso Reservoir?

The structure is 1,539 ft (469.1 m) long with a longest span of 276 ft (84.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 241 over Upper Oso Reservoir?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.