US Bridges

E22-S5 Connector over S5&S57-E22 & S57-S5 Rmps

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-022-R10.43 · Structure no. 55 1084G

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
700 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E22-S5 Connector over S5&S57-E22 & S57-S5 Rmps is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying E22-S5 Connector over S5&S57-E22 & S57-S5 Rmps 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2041. The structure is 700 ft (213.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE22-S5 Connector
CrossesS5&S57-E22 & S57-S5 Rmps
Location12-ORA-022-R10.43
RouteState Highway 22
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.77856, -117.8777
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length700 ft (213.5 m)
Longest span194 ft (59.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2019)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2041
Trucks3%
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-S5 Connector over S5&S57-E22 & S57-S5 Rmps built?

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

What condition is E22-S5 Connector over S5&S57-E22 & S57-S5 Rmps 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does E22-S5 Connector over S5&S57-E22 & S57-S5 Rmps carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E22-S5 Connector over S5&S57-E22 & S57-S5 Rmps?

The structure is 700 ft (213.5 m) long with a longest span of 194 ft (59.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns E22-S5 Connector over S5&S57-E22 & S57-S5 Rmps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.