US Bridges

Lewis ST over State Route 22

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-022-R9.40-ANA · Structure no. 55 1082

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewis ST over State Route 22 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lewis ST over State Route 22 in Orange County, California. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,202 by 2045. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLewis ST
CrossesState Route 22
Location12-ORA-022-R9.40-ANA
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.77882, -117.89666
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2020)
Projected traffic10,202 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Lewis ST over State Route 22 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lewis ST over State Route 22 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 Lewis ST over State Route 22 carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lewis ST over State Route 22?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Lewis ST over State Route 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.