US Bridges

Bolsa Chica Road over Route 22

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-022-R0.92-SLB · Structure no. 55 1102

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
356 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bolsa Chica Road over Route 22 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bolsa Chica Road over Route 22 in Orange County, California. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,504 by 2046. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBolsa Chica Road
CrossesRoute 22
Location12-ORA-022-R0.92-SLB
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.77449, -118.03776
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
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 inspectionNovember 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span181 ft (55.1 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.5 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2020)
Projected traffic25,504 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
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 Bolsa Chica Road over Route 22 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bolsa Chica Road over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bolsa Chica Road over Route 22 carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bolsa Chica Road over Route 22?

The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.1 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Bolsa Chica Road over Route 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.