US Bridges

N73-N405 Connector over Interstate 405

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-073-R27.76R-CMS · Structure no. 55 0434G

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
520 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N73-N405 Connector over Interstate 405 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N73-N405 Connector over Interstate 405 in Orange County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,300 by 2042. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN73-N405 Connector
CrossesInterstate 405
Location12-ORA-073-R27.76R-CMS
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates33.68715, -117.89823
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span187 ft (57 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,000 (2020)
Projected traffic36,300 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 N73-N405 Connector over Interstate 405 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is N73-N405 Connector over Interstate 405 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does N73-N405 Connector over Interstate 405 carry?

About 33,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N73-N405 Connector over Interstate 405?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 187 ft (57 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns N73-N405 Connector over Interstate 405?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.