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Orange County, CA · Structure #55 0494

SR 55

SR 55 in 12-Ora-055-R6.10-Cms, Orange County, California received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1966, the bridge carries 222K vehicles daily on SR 55 over Green Field Storm Channl. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
222K
Daily Traffic
1966
Year Built
6.4m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

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

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
SR 55
Crosses Over
Green Field Storm Channl
State
California
County
Orange County
Location
12-Ora-055-R6.10-Cms
Year Built
1966
Reconstructed
1970
Age
60 years
Daily Traffic
222,000
Lanes
10
Length
6.4 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
55 0494

About This Bridge

SR 55 is a 60-year-old bridge located 12-Ora-055-R6.10-Cms in Orange County, California. The bridge carries SR 55 over Green Field Storm Channl with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 222K vehicles per day. Built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1970, the structure spans 6.4 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). 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.

Location Map

12-Ora-055-R6.10-Cms, Orange County, California

33.688414, -117.870936

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Frequently Asked Questions

SR 55 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

SR 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.

SR 55 carries approximately 222K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 6.4 meters long and located on SR 55 in 12-Ora-055-R6.10-Cms, Orange County, California.

Yes, SR 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.

SR 55 is located 12-Ora-055-R6.10-Cms in Orange County, California. The bridge carries SR 55 over Green Field Storm Channl. Its coordinates are 33.688414, -117.870936. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

SR 55 carries SR 55 over Green Field Storm Channl. The bridge is 6.4 meters long and was built in 1966, with reconstruction in 1970.

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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.