US Bridges

SR 241 NB over Wildlife Uc

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-241-36.70-ANA · Structure no. 55 0724R

Built
1998
27 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,500
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 241 NB over Wildlife Uc is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 241 NB over Wildlife Uc in Orange County, California. It was built in 1998 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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 22,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49,765 by 2047. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 241 NB
CrossesWildlife Uc
Location12-ORA-241-36.70-ANA
RouteState Highway 241
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.83398, -117.71719
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.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span171 ft (52 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2014)
Projected traffic49,765 by 2047
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 NB over Wildlife Uc built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 241 NB over Wildlife Uc 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 SR 241 NB over Wildlife Uc carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is SR 241 NB over Wildlife Uc?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns SR 241 NB over Wildlife Uc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.