State Route 74 WB over San Juan Creek
FairOrange County, California · 12-ORA-074-R2.26-SJCP · Structure no. 55 0850L
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 271 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 74 WB over San Juan Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 74 WB over San Juan Creek in Orange County, California. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2042. The structure is 271 ft (82.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 74 WB over San Juan Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 74 WB over San Juan Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 74 WB over San Juan Creek carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is State Route 74 WB over San Juan Creek?
The structure is 271 ft (82.5 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 74 WB over San Juan Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.