US Bridges

Harbor Blvd over State Route 91

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-091-3.26-ANA · Structure no. 55 0857

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
251 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harbor Blvd over State Route 91 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harbor Blvd over State Route 91 in Orange County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2040. The structure is 251 ft (76.6 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHarbor Blvd
CrossesState Route 91
Location12-ORA-091-3.26-ANA
RouteCity Street 0M005
Coordinates33.85418, -117.92443
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length251 ft (76.6 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.3 m)
Deck width108 ft (33 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2020)
Projected traffic33,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Harbor Blvd over State Route 91 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harbor Blvd over State Route 91 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 Harbor Blvd over State Route 91 carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harbor Blvd over State Route 91?

The structure is 251 ft (76.6 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.3 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Harbor Blvd over State Route 91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.