US Bridges

Warner Ave over State Route 55

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-055-R8.50-SA · Structure no. 55 0394

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
266 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,912
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warner Ave over State Route 55 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Warner Ave over State Route 55 in Orange County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6 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 17,912 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,345 by 2044. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWarner Ave
CrossesState Route 55
Location12-ORA-055-R8.50-SA
RouteCity Street 0M019
Coordinates33.71557, -117.84533
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,912 (2022)
Projected traffic19,345 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
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 Warner Ave over State Route 55 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

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

About 17,912 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Warner Ave over State Route 55?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Warner Ave over State Route 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.