US Bridges

E91-S241 Connector over Santa Ana Canyon RD

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-091-R15.63-ANA · Structure no. 55 0793G

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,729 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
6,632
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E91-S241 Connector over Santa Ana Canyon RD is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying E91-S241 Connector over Santa Ana Canyon RD 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 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 6,632 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,377 by 2041. The structure is 1,729 ft (527 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesE91-S241 Connector
CrossesSanta Ana Canyon RD
Location12-ORA-091-R15.63-ANA
RouteState Highway 91
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.8669, -117.72495
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,729 ft (527 m)
Longest span259 ft (79 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,632 (2020)
Projected traffic6,377 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 E91-S241 Connector over Santa Ana Canyon RD built?

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

What condition is E91-S241 Connector over Santa Ana Canyon RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does E91-S241 Connector over Santa Ana Canyon RD carry?

About 6,632 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E91-S241 Connector over Santa Ana Canyon RD?

The structure is 1,729 ft (527 m) long with a longest span of 259 ft (79 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns E91-S241 Connector over Santa Ana Canyon RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.