US Bridges

State Route 22 over Newland Street

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-022-R4.22-GGR · Structure no. 55 0348

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 22 over Newland Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 22 over Newland Street in Orange County, California. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 61 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 200,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 205,000 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 170 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 22
CrossesNewland Street
Location12-ORA-022-R4.22-GGR
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates33.77008, -117.98142
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width170 ft (51.9 m)
Roadway width167 ft (50.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200,000 (2020)
Projected traffic205,000 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-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 State Route 22 over Newland Street built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is State Route 22 over Newland Street 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 over Newland Street carry?

About 200,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 22 over Newland Street?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 170 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 22 over Newland Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.