US Bridges

RTE 55 Departures over RTE 55 Arrivals Ramp

Fair

Orange County, California · Nw/O Departures Viaduct · Structure no. 55C0656

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2020 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

RTE 55 Departures over RTE 55 Arrivals Ramp is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 55 Departures over RTE 55 Arrivals Ramp in Orange County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,455 by 2042. The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 55 Departures
CrossesRTE 55 Arrivals Ramp
LocationNw/O Departures Viaduct
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.68319, -117.85949
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length310 ft (94.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2020)
Projected traffic6,455 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 RTE 55 Departures over RTE 55 Arrivals Ramp built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 55 Departures over RTE 55 Arrivals Ramp 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 RTE 55 Departures over RTE 55 Arrivals Ramp carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 55 Departures over RTE 55 Arrivals Ramp?

The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 55 Departures over RTE 55 Arrivals Ramp?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.