US Bridges

Glenwd/Pacific DR over State Route 73

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-073-15.25-LGNG · Structure no. 55 0757

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
437 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenwd/Pacific DR over State Route 73 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Glenwd/Pacific DR over State Route 73 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2040. The structure is 437 ft (133.2 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGlenwd/Pacific DR
CrossesState Route 73
Location12-ORA-073-15.25-LGNG
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.58675, -117.73335
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 + Mod
Structure length437 ft (133.2 m)
Longest span232 ft (70.7 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2020)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Glenwd/Pacific DR over State Route 73 built?

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

What condition is Glenwd/Pacific DR over State Route 73 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 Glenwd/Pacific DR over State Route 73 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Glenwd/Pacific DR over State Route 73?

The structure is 437 ft (133.2 m) long with a longest span of 232 ft (70.7 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Glenwd/Pacific DR over State Route 73?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.