US Bridges

S5&S57-W22 Connect over W22-METROPOLITAN Off Rmp

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-34.55-SA · Structure no. 55 1088F

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
299 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,285
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S5&S57-W22 Connect over W22-METROPOLITAN Off Rmp is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S5&S57-W22 Connect over W22-METROPOLITAN Off Rmp 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 6 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 16,285 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,614 by 2042. The structure is 299 ft (91 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS5&S57-W22 Connect
CrossesW22-METROPOLITAN Off Rmp
Location12-ORA-005-34.55-SA
RouteInterstate 5
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.77932, -117.89078
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length299 ft (91 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,285 (2015)
Projected traffic17,614 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 S5&S57-W22 Connect over W22-METROPOLITAN Off Rmp built?

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

What condition is S5&S57-W22 Connect over W22-METROPOLITAN Off Rmp 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does S5&S57-W22 Connect over W22-METROPOLITAN Off Rmp carry?

About 16,285 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S5&S57-W22 Connect over W22-METROPOLITAN Off Rmp?

The structure is 299 ft (91 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns S5&S57-W22 Connect over W22-METROPOLITAN Off Rmp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.