US Bridges

State Route 22 over I-5 & Connectors

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-022-R10.38-SA · Structure no. 55 0678

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
746 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
265,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 22 over I-5 & Connectors is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 22 over I-5 & Connectors in Orange County, California. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 265,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 279,000 by 2041. The structure is 746 ft (227.5 m) long and 176 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 22
CrossesI-5 & Connectors
Location12-ORA-022-R10.38-SA
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates33.7788, -117.87795
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 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length746 ft (227.5 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width176 ft (53.5 m)
Roadway width172 ft (52.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265,000 (2017)
Projected traffic279,000 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure11
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 I-5 & Connectors built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is State Route 22 over I-5 & Connectors 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 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 22 over I-5 & Connectors carry?

About 265,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 22 over I-5 & Connectors?

The structure is 746 ft (227.5 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 176 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 22 over I-5 & Connectors?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.