US Bridges

SR 73 NB over Crown Valley Pk Cabot RD

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-073-11.31-LGNG · Structure no. 55 0747R

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
885 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 73 NB over Crown Valley Pk Cabot RD is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 73 NB over Crown Valley Pk Cabot RD 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 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 20,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,900 by 2041. The structure is 885 ft (269.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 73 NB
CrossesCrown Valley Pk Cabot RD
Location12-ORA-073-11.31-LGNG
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates33.55572, -117.67818
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length885 ft (269.7 m)
Longest span189 ft (57.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,700 (2020)
Projected traffic25,900 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 73 NB over Crown Valley Pk Cabot RD built?

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

What condition is SR 73 NB over Crown Valley Pk Cabot RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 73 NB over Crown Valley Pk Cabot RD carry?

About 20,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 73 NB over Crown Valley Pk Cabot RD?

The structure is 885 ft (269.7 m) long with a longest span of 189 ft (57.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR 73 NB over Crown Valley Pk Cabot RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.