S55-S5 Connector over Route 5 & 55 Conns
FairOrange County, California · 12-ORA-055-10.67-TUS · Structure no. 55 0644F
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,829 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 59,554
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S55-S5 Connector over Route 5 & 55 Conns is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S55-S5 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 5 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 59,554 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,761 by 2046. The structure is 1,829 ft (557.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 S55-S5 Connector over Route 5 & 55 Conns built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is S55-S5 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 S55-S5 Connector over Route 5 & 55 Conns carry?
About 59,554 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S55-S5 Connector over Route 5 & 55 Conns?
The structure is 1,829 ft (557.5 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns S55-S5 Connector over Route 5 & 55 Conns?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.