US Bridges

N73-N55 Connector over N55-BAKER ST Off-Ramp

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-073-R26.55-CMS · Structure no. 55 0544G

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N73-N55 Connector over N55-BAKER ST Off-Ramp is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N73-N55 Connector over N55-BAKER ST Off-Ramp 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,100 by 2042. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN73-N55 Connector
CrossesN55-BAKER ST Off-Ramp
Location12-ORA-073-R26.55-CMS
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates33.67412, -117.88415
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 inspectionMay 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 rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2014)
Projected traffic23,100 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 N73-N55 Connector over N55-BAKER ST Off-Ramp built?

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

What condition is N73-N55 Connector over N55-BAKER ST Off-Ramp 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does N73-N55 Connector over N55-BAKER ST Off-Ramp carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N73-N55 Connector over N55-BAKER ST Off-Ramp?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns N73-N55 Connector over N55-BAKER ST Off-Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.