ROUTE 55
ROUTE 55 in 12-Ora-055-R6.06-Cms, Orange County, California received a condition grade of C (54/100). Built in 1966, the bridge carries 167K vehicles daily on ROUTE 55 over N405-S55 Connector. It is classified as structurally deficient.
ROUTE 55 carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 54/100. Component ratings sit in the middle of the FHWA NBI distribution; rehabilitation programming is likely on the owning agency’s medium-term horizon.
The bridge was built in 1966 and is now 60 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. ROUTE 55 carries an average daily traffic count of 167,000 vehicles, with 9 lane(s) crossing N405-S55 Connector. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
ROUTE 55 is a 60-year-old bridge located 12-Ora-055-R6.06-Cms in Orange County, California. The bridge carries ROUTE 55 over N405-S55 Connector with 9 traffic lanes, handling approximately 167K vehicles per day. Built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1970, the structure spans 39 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (54/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 4/9 (poor), superstructure 5/9 (fair), and substructure 7/9 (good). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below, this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ROUTE 55 has a Condition Score of 54/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 4/9, superstructure 5/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
ROUTE 55 was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1970, making it 60 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
ROUTE 55 carries approximately 167K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 9 traffic lanes. It is 39 meters long and located on ROUTE 55 in 12-Ora-055-R6.06-Cms, Orange County, California.
Yes, ROUTE 55 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.
ROUTE 55 is located 12-Ora-055-R6.06-Cms in Orange County, California. The bridge carries ROUTE 55 over N405-S55 Connector. Its coordinates are 33.687975, -117.871364. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
ROUTE 55 carries ROUTE 55 over N405-S55 Connector. The bridge is 39 meters long and was built in 1966, with reconstruction in 1970.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.