SR 241 over Tijeras Creek
GoodOrange County, California · 12-ORA-241-17.40-RSM · Structure no. 55 0715K
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 382 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 241 over Tijeras Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 241 over Tijeras Creek in Orange County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,249 by 2046. The structure is 382 ft (116.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 241 over Tijeras Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 241 over Tijeras Creek 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 SR 241 over Tijeras Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 241 over Tijeras Creek?
The structure is 382 ft (116.5 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SR 241 over Tijeras Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.