US Bridges

SR 73 NB over Aliso Creek

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-073-13.82-LGNG · Structure no. 55 0754R

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
408 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 73 NB over Aliso Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 73 NB over Aliso 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 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,400 by 2040. The structure is 408 ft (124.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 73 NB
CrossesAliso Creek
Location12-ORA-073-13.82-LGNG
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates33.57636, -117.71241
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length408 ft (124.5 m)
Longest span203 ft (61.8 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2020)
Projected traffic26,400 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Aliso Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 73 NB over Aliso 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 73 NB over Aliso Creek carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 73 NB over Aliso Creek?

The structure is 408 ft (124.5 m) long with a longest span of 203 ft (61.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns SR 73 NB over Aliso Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.