US Bridges

Lincoln -N55 on Ra over Lincoln Ave

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-055-17.00-ORA · Structure no. 55 0922S

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln -N55 on Ra over Lincoln Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lincoln -N55 on Ra over Lincoln Ave in Orange County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2042. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLincoln -N55 on Ra
CrossesLincoln Ave
Location12-ORA-055-17.00-ORA
RouteState Highway 55
Coordinates33.83472, -117.83507
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length198 ft (60.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2020)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Lincoln -N55 on Ra over Lincoln Ave built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln -N55 on Ra over Lincoln Ave 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Lincoln -N55 on Ra over Lincoln Ave carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln -N55 on Ra over Lincoln Ave?

The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln -N55 on Ra over Lincoln Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.