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Orange County, CA · Structure #55 0324

ROUTE 55

ROUTE 55 in 12-Ora-055-15.24-Ora, Orange County, California received a condition grade of B (63/100). Built in 1961, the bridge carries 228K vehicles daily on ROUTE 55 over Katella AVE.

B
63/100
63
Condition Score
228K
Daily Traffic
1961
Year Built
56.6m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
5/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
7/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
ROUTE 55
Crosses Over
Katella AVE
State
California
County
Orange County
Location
12-Ora-055-15.24-Ora
Year Built
1961
Reconstructed
2002
Age
65 years
Daily Traffic
228,000
Lanes
10
Length
56.6 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
55 0324

About This Bridge

ROUTE 55 is a 65-year-old bridge located 12-Ora-055-15.24-Ora in Orange County, California. The bridge carries ROUTE 55 over Katella AVE with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 228K vehicles per day. Built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2002, the structure spans 56.6 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (63/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 5/9 (fair), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

12-Ora-055-15.24-Ora, Orange County, California

33.810033, -117.831678

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Frequently Asked Questions

ROUTE 55 has a Condition Score of 63/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 5/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

ROUTE 55 was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2002, making it 65 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

ROUTE 55 carries approximately 228K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 56.6 meters long and located on ROUTE 55 in 12-Ora-055-15.24-Ora, Orange County, California.

No, ROUTE 55 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

ROUTE 55 is located 12-Ora-055-15.24-Ora in Orange County, California. The bridge carries ROUTE 55 over Katella AVE. Its coordinates are 33.810033, -117.831678. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

ROUTE 55 carries ROUTE 55 over Katella AVE. The bridge is 56.6 meters long and was built in 1961, with reconstruction in 2002.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.