US Bridges

Lemon Street over State Route 91

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-091-3.51-ANA · Structure no. 55 0858

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lemon Street over State Route 91 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lemon Street over State Route 91 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 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLemon Street
CrossesState Route 91
Location12-ORA-091-3.51-ANA
RouteCity Street 0M166
Coordinates33.85443, -117.92006
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2020)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
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 Lemon Street over State Route 91 built?

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

What condition is Lemon Street over State Route 91 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Lemon Street over State Route 91 carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lemon Street over State Route 91?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Lemon Street over State Route 91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.