SR 55 over Green Field Storm Channl
FairOrange County, California · 12-ORA-055-R6.10-CMS · Structure no. 55 0494
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 222,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 55 over Green Field Storm Channl is a concrete culvert carrying SR 55 over Green Field Storm Channl in Orange County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 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 222,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 269,552 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 55 over Green Field Storm Channl built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is SR 55 over Green Field Storm Channl 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR 55 over Green Field Storm Channl carry?
About 222,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SR 55 over Green Field Storm Channl?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns SR 55 over Green Field Storm Channl?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.