US Bridges

SR 241 over Tijeras Creek

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-241-17.40-RSM · Structure no. 55 0715R

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
406 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,050
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 4,050 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,121 by 2046. The structure is 406 ft (123.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 241
CrossesTijeras Creek
Location12-ORA-241-17.40-RSM
RouteState Highway 241
Coordinates33.62626, -117.6
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length406 ft (123.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,050 (2014)
Projected traffic6,121 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

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 4,050 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 241 over Tijeras Creek?

The structure is 406 ft (123.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SR 241 over Tijeras Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.