US Bridges

SR 55 over ST RTE 1 (pch)

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-055-0.27-NPTB · Structure no. 55 0966

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 55 over ST RTE 1 (pch) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 55 over ST RTE 1 (pch) in Orange County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 47,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,281 by 2044. The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 55
CrossesST RTE 1 (pch)
Location12-ORA-055-0.27-NPTB
RouteState Highway 55
Coordinates33.62093, -117.92921
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 length222 ft (67.6 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.4 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,000 (2014)
Projected traffic58,281 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SR 55 over ST RTE 1 (pch) built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 55 over ST RTE 1 (pch) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 55 over ST RTE 1 (pch) carry?

About 47,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 55 over ST RTE 1 (pch)?

The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns SR 55 over ST RTE 1 (pch)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.