US Bridges

Bedford Road over State Route 22

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-022-R10.87-SA · Structure no. 55 0357

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bedford Road over State Route 22 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bedford Road over State Route 22 in Orange County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,469 by 2041. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBedford Road
CrossesState Route 22
Location12-ORA-022-R10.87-SA
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.77853, -117.86958
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2019)
Projected traffic3,469 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Bedford Road over State Route 22 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bedford Road over State Route 22 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bedford Road over State Route 22 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bedford Road over State Route 22?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Bedford Road over State Route 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.