US Bridges

State Route 22 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-022-R11.56-ORA · Structure no. 55 0380

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 22 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying State Route 22 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink in Orange County, California. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 58 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 150,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 160,000 by 2041. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 170 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 22
CrossesBNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink
Location12-ORA-022-R11.56-ORA
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates33.77715, -117.85763
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 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 length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width170 ft (51.9 m)
Roadway width165 ft (50.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150,000 (2017)
Projected traffic160,000 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is State Route 22 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink 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 BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink carry?

About 150,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 22 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 170 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 22 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.