US Bridges

SR 241 SB over Oak Canyon Wildlife

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-241-34.81-ANA · Structure no. 55 0786L

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
259 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 241 SB over Oak Canyon Wildlife is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 241 SB over Oak Canyon Wildlife 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 41,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,511 by 2047. The structure is 259 ft (79 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 241 SB
CrossesOak Canyon Wildlife
Location12-ORA-241-34.81-ANA
RouteState Highway 241
Coordinates33.80734, -117.72404
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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length259 ft (79 m)
Longest span256 ft (78 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,000 (2014)
Projected traffic51,511 by 2047
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 241 SB over Oak Canyon Wildlife built?

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

What condition is SR 241 SB over Oak Canyon Wildlife 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 241 SB over Oak Canyon Wildlife carry?

About 41,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 241 SB over Oak Canyon Wildlife?

The structure is 259 ft (79 m) long with a longest span of 256 ft (78 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR 241 SB over Oak Canyon Wildlife?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.