S73-S5 Connector over Camino Capistrano Metro
GoodOrange County, California · 12-ORA-073-10.34-SJCP · Structure no. 55 0720F
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 2,235 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S73-S5 Connector over Camino Capistrano Metro is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S73-S5 Connector over Camino Capistrano Metro 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 17,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,120 by 2041. The structure is 2,235 ft (681.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S73-S5 Connector over Camino Capistrano Metro built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is S73-S5 Connector over Camino Capistrano Metro 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does S73-S5 Connector over Camino Capistrano Metro carry?
About 17,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is S73-S5 Connector over Camino Capistrano Metro?
The structure is 2,235 ft (681.2 m) long with a longest span of 285 ft (86.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns S73-S5 Connector over Camino Capistrano Metro?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.