US Bridges

S57-S5 Connector over I 5; 22-N55 Conn

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-057-10.78L-SA · Structure no. 55 0682F

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
710 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
57,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S57-S5 Connector over I 5; 22-N55 Conn is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S57-S5 Connector over I 5; 22-N55 Conn 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 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 57,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,349 by 2041. The structure is 710 ft (216.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS57-S5 Connector
CrossesI 5; 22-N55 Conn
Location12-ORA-057-10.78L-SA
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates33.78094, -117.87945
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length710 ft (216.4 m)
Longest span206 ft (62.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,000 (2020)
Projected traffic66,349 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 S57-S5 Connector over I 5; 22-N55 Conn built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is S57-S5 Connector over I 5; 22-N55 Conn 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 S57-S5 Connector over I 5; 22-N55 Conn carry?

About 57,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S57-S5 Connector over I 5; 22-N55 Conn?

The structure is 710 ft (216.4 m) long with a longest span of 206 ft (62.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S57-S5 Connector over I 5; 22-N55 Conn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.