US Bridges

State Route 91 over State College Blvd

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-091-5.26-ANA · Structure no. 55 0852

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 91 over State College Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 91 over State College Blvd in Orange County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 300,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 502,025 by 2040. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 159 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 91
CrossesState College Blvd
Location12-ORA-091-5.26-ANA
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates33.85398, -117.88956
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width159 ft (48.4 m)
Roadway width153 ft (46.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300,000 (2020)
Projected traffic502,025 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free 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 State Route 91 over State College Blvd built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 91 over State College Blvd 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 91 over State College Blvd carry?

About 300,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 91 over State College Blvd?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 159 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 91 over State College Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.