US Bridges

Main Street over State Route 55

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-055-10.54-TUS · Structure no. 55 0318

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
341 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over State Route 55 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main Street over State Route 55 in Orange County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,801 by 2041. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesState Route 55
Location12-ORA-055-10.54-TUS
RouteCity Street 0M099
Coordinates33.742, -117.83461
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2019)
Projected traffic15,801 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Main Street over State Route 55 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over State Route 55 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Main Street over State Route 55 carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over State Route 55?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over State Route 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.