US Bridges

Route 133 SB over Santiago Aqueduct

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-133-13.39-IRVN · Structure no. 55 0783L

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

About this bridge

Route 133 SB over Santiago Aqueduct is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 133 SB over Santiago Aqueduct 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 177 ft (54 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRoute 133 SB
CrossesSantiago Aqueduct
Location12-ORA-133-13.39-IRVN
RouteState Highway 133
Coordinates33.71484, -117.72255
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span177 ft (54 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,200 (2019)
Projected traffic58,548 by 2047
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 133 SB over Santiago Aqueduct built?

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

What condition is Route 133 SB over Santiago Aqueduct 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 SB over Santiago Aqueduct carry?

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

How long is Route 133 SB over Santiago Aqueduct?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (54 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Route 133 SB over Santiago Aqueduct?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.