SR 73 SB over Wildlife Pathway
FairOrange County, California · 12-ORA-073-20.86-LGNB · Structure no. 55 0862L
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 73 SB over Wildlife Pathway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 73 SB over Wildlife Pathway in Orange County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 34,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42,450 by 2040. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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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 SR 73 SB over Wildlife Pathway built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 73 SB over Wildlife Pathway 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 SR 73 SB over Wildlife Pathway carry?
About 34,500 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is SR 73 SB over Wildlife Pathway?
The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns SR 73 SB over Wildlife Pathway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.