US Bridges

Aliso Creek Road over SR 73 & Ramps

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-073-14.39-LGNG · Structure no. 55 0755

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
385 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aliso Creek Road over SR 73 & Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Aliso Creek Road over SR 73 & Ramps 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 385 ft (117.5 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesAliso Creek Road
CrossesSR 73 & Ramps
Location12-ORA-073-14.39-LGNG
RouteCounty Highway 0M279
Coordinates33.57997, -117.72122
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length385 ft (117.5 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2020)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Aliso Creek Road over SR 73 & Ramps built?

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

What condition is Aliso Creek Road over SR 73 & Ramps 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 Aliso Creek Road over SR 73 & Ramps carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Aliso Creek Road over SR 73 & Ramps?

The structure is 385 ft (117.5 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Aliso Creek Road over SR 73 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.