US Bridges

State Route 55 over Edinger Ave

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-055-R9.44-SA · Structure no. 55 0393

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
272,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 55 over Edinger Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 55 over Edinger Ave in Orange County, California. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 61 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 272,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 325,000 by 2042. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 188 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 55
CrossesEdinger Ave
Location12-ORA-055-R9.44-SA
RouteState Highway 55
Coordinates33.7263, -117.83472
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width188 ft (57.3 m)
Roadway width182 ft (55.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic272,000 (2020)
Projected traffic325,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 State Route 55 over Edinger Ave built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is State Route 55 over Edinger Ave 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 State Route 55 over Edinger Ave carry?

About 272,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Route 55 over Edinger Ave?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 188 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 55 over Edinger Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.