US Bridges

E22-N55 Connector over State Route 55

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-022-R13.16-ORA · Structure no. 55 0939G

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
623 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34,875
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E22-N55 Connector over State Route 55 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying E22-N55 Connector over State Route 55 in Orange County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 34,875 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,106 by 2042. The structure is 623 ft (190 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE22-N55 Connector
CrossesState Route 55
Location12-ORA-022-R13.16-ORA
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates33.77654, -117.83161
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 inspectionMarch 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length623 ft (190 m)
Longest span203 ft (62 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,875 (2020)
Projected traffic43,106 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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-N55 Connector over State Route 55 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is E22-N55 Connector over State Route 55 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does E22-N55 Connector over State Route 55 carry?

About 34,875 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E22-N55 Connector over State Route 55?

The structure is 623 ft (190 m) long with a longest span of 203 ft (62 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns E22-N55 Connector over State Route 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.