US Bridges

SR241 over Wildlife Crossing

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-241-27.05-IRVN · Structure no. 55 0957

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
316 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR241 over Wildlife Crossing is a steel arch - deck carrying SR241 over Wildlife Crossing 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 48,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 101,312 by 2047. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR241
CrossesWildlife Crossing
Location12-ORA-241-27.05-IRVN
RouteState Highway 241
Coordinates33.71311, -117.72019
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span316 ft (96.3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,000 (2014)
Projected traffic101,312 by 2047
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR241 over Wildlife Crossing built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR241 over Wildlife Crossing 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR241 over Wildlife Crossing carry?

About 48,000 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is SR241 over Wildlife Crossing?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 316 ft (96.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns SR241 over Wildlife Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.