SR 73 SB over Newport Coast Drive
GoodOrange County, California · 12-ORA-073-21.53-IRVN · Structure no. 55 0759L
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 367 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 73 SB over Newport Coast Drive is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 73 SB over Newport Coast Drive 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 33,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40,200 by 2040. The structure is 367 ft (112 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 73 SB over Newport Coast Drive built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 73 SB over Newport Coast Drive 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR 73 SB over Newport Coast Drive carry?
About 33,000 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is SR 73 SB over Newport Coast Drive?
The structure is 367 ft (112 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns SR 73 SB over Newport Coast Drive?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.