SR 73 NB over Wildlife Pathway
GoodOrange County, California · 12-ORA-073-20.86-LGNB · Structure no. 55 0862R
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2022
- 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 NB over Wildlife Pathway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 73 NB over Wildlife Pathway in Orange County, California. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 34,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42,450 by 2040. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 NB over Wildlife Pathway built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is SR 73 NB over Wildlife Pathway 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 August 2022.
How much traffic does SR 73 NB over Wildlife Pathway carry?
About 34,500 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is SR 73 NB over Wildlife Pathway?
The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns SR 73 NB over Wildlife Pathway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.