US Bridges

N5-N73 Connector over I 5; C. C.; Metro Rail

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-073-10.28-LGNG · Structure no. 55 0719G

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,610 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
23,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N5-N73 Connector over I 5; C. C.; Metro Rail is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N5-N73 Connector over I 5; C. C.; Metro Rail in Orange County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 23,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,185 by 2043. The structure is 2,610 ft (795.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesN5-N73 Connector
CrossesI 5; C. C.; Metro Rail
Location12-ORA-073-10.28-LGNG
RouteState Highway 73
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.5411, -117.67343
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,610 ft (795.5 m)
Longest span288 ft (87.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,200 (2020)
Projected traffic27,185 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N5-N73 Connector over I 5; C. C.; Metro Rail built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is N5-N73 Connector over I 5; C. C.; Metro Rail 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does N5-N73 Connector over I 5; C. C.; Metro Rail carry?

About 23,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is N5-N73 Connector over I 5; C. C.; Metro Rail?

The structure is 2,610 ft (795.5 m) long with a longest span of 288 ft (87.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns N5-N73 Connector over I 5; C. C.; Metro Rail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.