N73-S55 CONNECTOR
Carrying N73-S55 CONNECTOR over SANTA ANA DELHI CHANNEL
12-ORA-073-R26.57-NPTB, Orange, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: N73-S55 CONNECTOR
The N73-S55 CONNECTOR bridge in Orange, California carries N73-S55 CONNECTOR over SANTA ANA DELHI CHANNEL. It was built in 1999, making it 27 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 88.0 meters (289 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 28,130 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How N73-S55 CONNECTOR compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1999
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 88.0 m (289 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.3 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 28,130 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 55 1029G
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether N73-S55 CONNECTOR is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare N73-S55 CONNECTOR against other structures in Orange and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for N73-S55 CONNECTOR?
N73-S55 CONNECTOR in Orange, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is N73-S55 CONNECTOR inspected?
N73-S55 CONNECTOR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 28,130 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N73-S55 CONNECTOR is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for N73-S55 CONNECTOR?
N73-S55 CONNECTOR has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining N73-S55 CONNECTOR?
N73-S55 CONNECTOR is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is N73-S55 CONNECTOR and does age affect safety?
N73-S55 CONNECTOR was built in 1999, making it 27 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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