US Bridges

SR 241 NB over Wildlife

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-241-16.00-RSM · Structure no. 55 0996R

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,050
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 241 NB over Wildlife is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 241 NB over Wildlife 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 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 4,050 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,121 by 2046. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 241 NB
CrossesWildlife
Location12-ORA-241-16.00-RSM
RouteState Highway 241
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.61052, -117.61147
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,050 (2014)
Projected traffic6,121 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 SR 241 NB over Wildlife built?

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

What condition is SR 241 NB over Wildlife 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 241 NB over Wildlife carry?

About 4,050 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 241 NB over Wildlife?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR 241 NB over Wildlife?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.