N55-N5 Connector over Route 5 & 55 & Conns
FairOrange County, California · 12-ORA-055-10.37-TUS · Structure no. 55 0643G
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,280 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N55-N5 Connector over Route 5 & 55 & Conns is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N55-N5 Connector over Route 5 & 55 & Conns in Orange County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6 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 26,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,306 by 2046. The structure is 1,280 ft (390.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N55-N5 Connector over Route 5 & 55 & Conns built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is N55-N5 Connector over Route 5 & 55 & Conns 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 N55-N5 Connector over Route 5 & 55 & Conns carry?
About 26,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is N55-N5 Connector over Route 5 & 55 & Conns?
The structure is 1,280 ft (390.1 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns N55-N5 Connector over Route 5 & 55 & Conns?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.