US Bridges

1st ST over State Route 55 & Ramps

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-055-10.80-TUS · Structure no. 55 0647

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
346 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st ST over State Route 55 & Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 1st ST over State Route 55 & Ramps in Orange County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 17,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,504 by 2046. The structure is 346 ft (105.6 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries1st ST
CrossesState Route 55 & Ramps
Location12-ORA-055-10.80-TUS
RouteCity Street 0M018
Coordinates33.74556, -117.83373
Functional classUrban Minor 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length346 ft (105.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,700 (2024)
Projected traffic25,504 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 1st ST over State Route 55 & Ramps built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1st ST over State Route 55 & Ramps 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 1st ST over State Route 55 & Ramps carry?

About 17,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 1st ST over State Route 55 & Ramps?

The structure is 346 ft (105.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns 1st ST over State Route 55 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.