US Bridges

W22 on Ramp over Santiago Creek

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-022-R11.70-ORA · Structure no. 55 0381K

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
251 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W22 on Ramp over Santiago Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W22 on Ramp over Santiago Creek 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,533 by 2041. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW22 on Ramp
CrossesSantiago Creek
Location12-ORA-022-R11.70-ORA
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates33.77665, -117.85522
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2017)
Projected traffic10,533 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W22 on Ramp over Santiago Creek built?

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

What condition is W22 on Ramp over Santiago Creek 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 W22 on Ramp over Santiago Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W22 on Ramp over Santiago Creek?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns W22 on Ramp over Santiago Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.