US Bridges

State Route 241 over Aqua Chinon Wash

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-241-24.67-IRVN · Structure no. 55 0710

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 241 over Aqua Chinon Wash is a concrete culvert carrying State Route 241 over Aqua Chinon Wash in Orange County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 43,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,274 by 2047. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesState Route 241
CrossesAqua Chinon Wash
Location12-ORA-241-24.67-IRVN
RouteState Highway 241
Coordinates33.69314, -117.6885
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,000 (2012)
Projected traffic98,274 by 2047
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Aqua Chinon Wash built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 241 over Aqua Chinon Wash 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 241 over Aqua Chinon Wash carry?

About 43,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 241 over Aqua Chinon Wash?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 241 over Aqua Chinon Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.