US Bridges

Portola Pkwy over State Route 241

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-241-25.02-IRVN · Structure no. 55 0711

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
332 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Portola Pkwy over State Route 241 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Portola Pkwy over State Route 241 in Orange County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,399 by 2047. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPortola Pkwy
CrossesState Route 241
Location12-ORA-241-25.02-IRVN
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.69534, -117.69287
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum 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 length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2014)
Projected traffic1,399 by 2047
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Portola Pkwy over State Route 241 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Portola Pkwy over State Route 241 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Portola Pkwy over State Route 241 carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Portola Pkwy over State Route 241?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Portola Pkwy over State Route 241?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.