US Bridges

N5-N57 Connector over W22-N5 Connector

Poor

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-34.40-ORA · Structure no. 55 0350G

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62,255
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N5-N57 Connector over W22-N5 Connector is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N5-N57 Connector over W22-N5 Connector in Orange County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 62,255 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,051 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN5-N57 Connector
CrossesW22-N5 Connector
Location12-ORA-005-34.40-ORA
RouteInterstate 5
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.7817, -117.87824
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,255 (2015)
Projected traffic74,051 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 N5-N57 Connector over W22-N5 Connector built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is N5-N57 Connector over W22-N5 Connector in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does N5-N57 Connector over W22-N5 Connector carry?

About 62,255 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N5-N57 Connector over W22-N5 Connector?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N5-N57 Connector over W22-N5 Connector?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.