Route 261 SB over Utility Road
GoodOrange County, California · 12-ORA-261-4.38-TUS · Structure no. 55 0896L
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 325 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 261 SB over Utility Road is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Route 261 SB over Utility Road in Orange County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 14,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24,873 by 2045. The structure is 325 ft (99.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 Route 261 SB over Utility Road built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 261 SB over Utility Road 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Route 261 SB over Utility Road carry?
About 14,500 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Route 261 SB over Utility Road?
The structure is 325 ft (99.2 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Route 261 SB over Utility Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.