N55-N73 Connector over SR 73 & SR 55 & Conns
GoodOrange County, California · 12-ORA-055-R4.71-CMS · Structure no. 55 0536G
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,334 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,800
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N55-N73 Connector over SR 73 & SR 55 & Conns is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N55-N73 Connector over SR 73 & SR 55 & Conns 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 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,991 by 2044. The structure is 1,334 ft (406.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N55-N73 Connector over SR 73 & SR 55 & Conns built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is N55-N73 Connector over SR 73 & SR 55 & Conns 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does N55-N73 Connector over SR 73 & SR 55 & Conns carry?
About 9,800 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is N55-N73 Connector over SR 73 & SR 55 & Conns?
The structure is 1,334 ft (406.6 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns N55-N73 Connector over SR 73 & SR 55 & Conns?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.