LA Veta Avenue over State Route 55
FairOrange County, California · 12-ORA-055-13.20-ORA · Structure no. 55 0938
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 300 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA Veta Avenue over State Route 55 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying LA Veta Avenue over State Route 55 in Orange County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA Veta Avenue over State Route 55 built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA Veta Avenue over State Route 55 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 LA Veta Avenue over State Route 55 carry?
About 8,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is LA Veta Avenue over State Route 55?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns LA Veta Avenue over State Route 55?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.