US Bridges

E22-N605&405 Conn over S605-S405 Connector

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-022-R0.38-SLB · Structure no. 55 0426G

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
171 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E22-N605&405 Conn over S605-S405 Connector is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E22-N605&405 Conn over S605-S405 Connector in Orange County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,862 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE22-N605&405 Conn
CrossesS605-S405 Connector
Location12-ORA-022-R0.38-SLB
RouteState Highway 22
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.77915, -118.09086
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
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 inspectionApril 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 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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2020)
Projected traffic23,862 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 E22-N605&405 Conn over S605-S405 Connector built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is E22-N605&405 Conn over S605-S405 Connector 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does E22-N605&405 Conn over S605-S405 Connector carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E22-N605&405 Conn over S605-S405 Connector?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns E22-N605&405 Conn over S605-S405 Connector?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.