US Bridges

State Route 22 WB over Los Cerritos Channel

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-022-1.09-LBCH · Structure no. 53 0215L

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
33,500
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 22 WB over Los Cerritos Channel is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 22 WB over Los Cerritos Channel in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 66 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 33,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,208 by 2041. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 22 WB
CrossesLos Cerritos Channel
Location07-LA-022-1.09-LBCH
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates33.77435, -118.104
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,500 (2015)
Projected traffic32,208 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 22 WB over Los Cerritos Channel built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is State Route 22 WB over Los Cerritos Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 22 WB over Los Cerritos Channel carry?

About 33,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 22 WB over Los Cerritos Channel?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 22 WB over Los Cerritos Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.