US Bridges

State Route 22 over N5-W22 Connector Ramp

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-022-R10.59-ORA · Structure no. 55 0359

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
155,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 22 over N5-W22 Connector Ramp is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 22 over N5-W22 Connector Ramp in Orange County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 155,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 160,000 by 2041. The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long and 147 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 22
CrossesN5-W22 Connector Ramp
Location12-ORA-022-R10.59-ORA
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates33.77847, -117.87391
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to 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 length199 ft (60.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width147 ft (44.9 m)
Roadway width144 ft (43.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155,000 (2017)
Projected traffic160,000 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
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 N5-W22 Connector Ramp built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is State Route 22 over N5-W22 Connector Ramp 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does State Route 22 over N5-W22 Connector Ramp carry?

About 155,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 22 over N5-W22 Connector Ramp?

The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 147 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 22 over N5-W22 Connector Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.