US Bridges

S57-W22 Connector over I 5 & Connector Ramps

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-057-10.82L-SA · Structure no. 55 0680F

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
746 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S57-W22 Connector over I 5 & Connector Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S57-W22 Connector over I 5 & Connector Ramps in Orange County, California. It was built in 1995, 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,608 by 2041. The structure is 746 ft (227.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS57-W22 Connector
CrossesI 5 & Connector Ramps
Location12-ORA-057-10.82L-SA
RouteState Highway 57
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.78163, -117.8816
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 inspectionMay 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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length746 ft (227.4 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2020)
Projected traffic24,608 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 S57-W22 Connector over I 5 & Connector Ramps built?

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

What condition is S57-W22 Connector over I 5 & Connector Ramps 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S57-W22 Connector over I 5 & Connector Ramps carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S57-W22 Connector over I 5 & Connector Ramps?

The structure is 746 ft (227.4 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns S57-W22 Connector over I 5 & Connector Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.