Route 261 SB over Handy Creek RD
FairOrange County, California · 12-ORA-261-5.62-TUS · Structure no. 55 0798L
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 220 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 261 SB over Handy Creek RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Route 261 SB over Handy Creek 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 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 14,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24,873 by 2045. The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 261 SB over Handy Creek RD built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 261 SB over Handy Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Route 261 SB over Handy Creek RD carry?
About 14,500 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Route 261 SB over Handy Creek RD?
The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long with a longest span of 215 ft (65.5 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.
Who owns Route 261 SB over Handy Creek RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.