US Bridges

State Route 22 over SR 39 (beach Blvd)

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-022-R3.57-WTM · Structure no. 55 0368

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
241 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
185,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 22 over SR 39 (beach Blvd) is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 22 over SR 39 (beach Blvd) in Orange County, California. It was built in 1964, 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 185,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 193,000 by 2041. The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long and 200 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 22
CrossesSR 39 (beach Blvd)
Location12-ORA-022-R3.57-WTM
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates33.77087, -117.99265
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length241 ft (73.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width200 ft (61 m)
Roadway width192 ft (58.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185,000 (2019)
Projected traffic193,000 by 2041
Trucks9%
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 SR 39 (beach Blvd) built?

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

What condition is State Route 22 over SR 39 (beach Blvd) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 22 over SR 39 (beach Blvd) carry?

About 185,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State Route 22 over SR 39 (beach Blvd)?

The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 200 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 22 over SR 39 (beach Blvd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.