US Bridges

Bee Canyon RD over SR 241 & Connector

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-241-27.39-IRVN · Structure no. 55 0785

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
472 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bee Canyon RD over SR 241 & Connector is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bee Canyon RD over SR 241 & Connector 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 5 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,065 by 2047. The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBee Canyon RD
CrossesSR 241 & Connector
Location12-ORA-241-27.39-IRVN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.71803, -117.72122
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length472 ft (143.9 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2014)
Projected traffic2,065 by 2047
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Bee Canyon RD over SR 241 & Connector built?

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

What condition is Bee Canyon RD over SR 241 & Connector 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Bee Canyon RD over SR 241 & Connector carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Bee Canyon RD over SR 241 & Connector?

The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Bee Canyon RD over SR 241 & Connector?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.