US Bridges

N73-S55 Connector over State Route 55

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-073-R26.57-NPTB · Structure no. 55 1028G

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
340 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,130
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N73-S55 Connector over State Route 55 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying N73-S55 Connector over State Route 55 in Orange County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 28,130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,940 by 2042. The structure is 340 ft (103.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN73-S55 Connector
CrossesState Route 55
Location12-ORA-073-R26.57-NPTB
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates33.67326, -117.88548
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length340 ft (103.5 m)
Longest span190 ft (58 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,130 (2014)
Projected traffic30,940 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
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 N73-S55 Connector over State Route 55 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is N73-S55 Connector over State Route 55 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 N73-S55 Connector over State Route 55 carry?

About 28,130 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N73-S55 Connector over State Route 55?

The structure is 340 ft (103.5 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (58 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns N73-S55 Connector over State Route 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.