US Bridges

State Route 22 EB over Anaheim-Barber City Chan

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-022-R2.37-WTM · Structure no. 55 0085

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 22 EB over Anaheim-Barber City Chan is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 22 EB over Anaheim-Barber City Chan in Orange County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 67 years old, older 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 105,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 125,000 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 22 EB
CrossesAnaheim-Barber City Chan
Location12-ORA-022-R2.37-WTM
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates33.77421, -118.00811
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105,000 (2020)
Projected traffic125,000 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 22 EB over Anaheim-Barber City Chan built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is State Route 22 EB over Anaheim-Barber City Chan 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does State Route 22 EB over Anaheim-Barber City Chan carry?

About 105,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State Route 22 EB over Anaheim-Barber City Chan?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 22 EB over Anaheim-Barber City Chan?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.