SR-73 south of the Birch Street overcrossing Live Cam, Newport Beach
About this camera
This live Caltrans camera watches SR-73 south of the Birch Street overcrossing in Newport Beach, Orange County, pointed at the northbound lanes.
State Route 73 runs through coastal Orange County, combining the San Joaquin Hills Toll Road between San Juan Capistrano and Newport Beach with the toll-free Corona del Mar Freeway to I-405. Birch Street is close to John Wayne Airport. Newport Beach is an upscale coastal city, famous for its harbor, Balboa Island and Fashion Island.
The toll section usually flows more freely than nearby freeways, although traffic builds during rush hours. Tolls are collected electronically, with no cash booths. Comparing this view with nearby free freeways can help you decide whether the toll road is worth it today.
After dark the picture shows mostly headlights and taillights, which still give a good sense of traffic flow. Credit for this live feed goes to Caltrans, the California Department of Transportation.
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Source: Caltrans — California Department of Transportation · Checked 22 min ago
Frequently asked questions
Where is this camera located?
The camera is on SR-73 south of the Birch Street overcrossing in Newport Beach, Orange County, California and looks at northbound traffic.
What road conditions should I look out for?
Tolls are collected electronically, and traffic usually flows more freely than on nearby free freeways.
Is the camera live and free to watch?
Yes. The feed comes from Caltrans and is free to view; occasionally it may pause or go offline for maintenance.
