US Bridges

Route 133 NB over Portola Parkway

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-133-12.55-IRVN · Structure no. 55 0779R

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 133 NB over Portola Parkway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 133 NB over Portola Parkway in Orange County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 47,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,548 by 2047. The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRoute 133 NB
CrossesPortola Parkway
Location12-ORA-133-12.55-IRVN
RouteState Highway 133
Coordinates33.70376, -117.72802
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length184 ft (56 m)
Longest span184 ft (56 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,200 (2019)
Projected traffic58,548 by 2047
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free 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 Route 133 NB over Portola Parkway built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 133 NB over Portola Parkway 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Route 133 NB over Portola Parkway carry?

About 47,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 133 NB over Portola Parkway?

The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Route 133 NB over Portola Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.