US Bridges

Bay Street over State Route 55

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-055-T2.40-CMS · Structure no. 55 0593

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bay Street over State Route 55 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bay Street over State Route 55 in Orange County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,018 by 2044. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBay Street
CrossesState Route 55
Location12-ORA-055-T2.40-CMS
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.64797, -117.91283
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2014)
Projected traffic6,018 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Bay Street over State Route 55 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bay Street over State Route 55 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

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

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bay Street over State Route 55?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Bay Street over State Route 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.