US Bridges

Irvine Blvd over State Route 133

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-133-11.90-IRVN · Structure no. 55 0778

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
269 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irvine Blvd over State Route 133 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Irvine Blvd over State Route 133 in Orange County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,524 by 2043. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIrvine Blvd
CrossesState Route 133
Location12-ORA-133-11.90-IRVN
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.69689, -117.73619
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.1 m)
Roadway width123 ft (37.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2017)
Projected traffic26,524 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Irvine Blvd over State Route 133 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irvine Blvd over State Route 133 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Irvine Blvd over State Route 133 carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Irvine Blvd over State Route 133?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns Irvine Blvd over State Route 133?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.