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Orange County, CA · Structure #55 0326

STATE ROUTE 55

STATE ROUTE 55 in 12-Ora-055-15.75-Ora, Orange County, California received a condition grade of B (63/100). Built in 1961, the bridge carries 227K vehicles daily on STATE ROUTE 55 over Taft Avenue.

B
63/100
63
Condition Score
227K
Daily Traffic
1961
Year Built
48.5m
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
STATE ROUTE 55
Crosses Over
Taft Avenue
State
California
County
Orange County
Location
12-Ora-055-15.75-Ora
Year Built
1961
Reconstructed
2002
Age
65 years
Daily Traffic
227,000
Lanes
11
Length
48.5 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
55 0326

About This Bridge

STATE ROUTE 55 is a 65-year-old bridge located 12-Ora-055-15.75-Ora in Orange County, California. The bridge carries STATE ROUTE 55 over Taft Avenue with 11 traffic lanes, handling approximately 227K vehicles per day. Built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2002, the structure spans 48.5 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-055-15.75-Ora, Orange County, California

33.817328, -117.831728

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Frequently Asked Questions

STATE 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.

STATE 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.

STATE ROUTE 55 carries approximately 227K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 11 traffic lanes. It is 48.5 meters long and located on STATE ROUTE 55 in 12-Ora-055-15.75-Ora, Orange County, California.

No, STATE 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.

STATE ROUTE 55 is located 12-Ora-055-15.75-Ora in Orange County, California. The bridge carries STATE ROUTE 55 over Taft Avenue. Its coordinates are 33.817328, -117.831728. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

STATE ROUTE 55 carries STATE ROUTE 55 over Taft Avenue. The bridge is 48.5 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.