US Bridges

State Route 55 over Dyer RD

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-055-R7.87-SA · Structure no. 55 0409

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
236,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 55 over Dyer RD is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 55 over Dyer RD in Orange County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 59 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 236,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 289,000 by 2042. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 183 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 55
CrossesDyer RD
Location12-ORA-055-R7.87-SA
RouteState Highway 55
Coordinates33.70831, -117.85166
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width183 ft (55.8 m)
Roadway width178 ft (54.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236,000 (2020)
Projected traffic289,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Dyer RD built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is State Route 55 over Dyer RD 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 Dyer RD carry?

About 236,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 55 over Dyer RD?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 183 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 55 over Dyer RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.