US Bridges

E22-N5&N57 Conn over N5-W22 Connector Ramp

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-022-R10.66-ANA · Structure no. 55 1085G

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E22-N5&N57 Conn over N5-W22 Connector Ramp is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying E22-N5&N57 Conn over N5-W22 Connector Ramp 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE22-N5&N57 Conn
CrossesN5-W22 Connector Ramp
Location12-ORA-022-R10.66-ANA
RouteState Highway 22
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.778, -117.87352
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 - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span148 ft (45 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2022)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 E22-N5&N57 Conn over N5-W22 Connector Ramp built?

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

What condition is E22-N5&N57 Conn over N5-W22 Connector Ramp 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-N5&N57 Conn over N5-W22 Connector Ramp carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E22-N5&N57 Conn over N5-W22 Connector Ramp?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns E22-N5&N57 Conn over N5-W22 Connector Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.