S73-UNIVERSITY Off over San Diego Creek
FairOrange County, California · 12-ORA-073-24.36-NPTB · Structure no. 55 0731K
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 486 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,700
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S73-UNIVERSITY Off over San Diego Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S73-UNIVERSITY Off over San Diego Creek 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,270 by 2042. The structure is 486 ft (148 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S73-UNIVERSITY Off over San Diego Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is S73-UNIVERSITY Off over San Diego Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does S73-UNIVERSITY Off over San Diego Creek carry?
About 5,700 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is S73-UNIVERSITY Off over San Diego Creek?
The structure is 486 ft (148 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns S73-UNIVERSITY Off over San Diego Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.