US Bridges

SR 73 NB over Newport Coast Drive

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-073-21.53-IRVN · Structure no. 55 0759R

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
305 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 73 NB over Newport Coast Drive is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 73 NB over Newport Coast Drive in Orange County, California. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 305 ft (93 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 73 NB
CrossesNewport Coast Drive
Location12-ORA-073-21.53-IRVN
RouteState Highway 73
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.62323, -117.82764
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.
Last inspectionAugust 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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span161 ft (49 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,000 (2020)
Projected traffic40,200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 Newport Coast Drive built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 73 NB 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 NB over Newport Coast Drive carry?

About 33,000 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is SR 73 NB over Newport Coast Drive?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR 73 NB over Newport Coast Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.