INTERSTATE 405
INTERSTATE 405 in 12-Ora-405-6.41-Irvn, Orange County, California received a condition grade of B (74/100). Built in 1968, the bridge carries 266K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 405 over San Diego Creek Channel.
INTERSTATE 405 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 74/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 1968 and is now 58 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. INTERSTATE 405 carries an average daily traffic count of 266,000 vehicles, with 13 lane(s) crossing San Diego Creek Channel. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
INTERSTATE 405 is a 58-year-old bridge located 12-Ora-405-6.41-Irvn in Orange County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 405 over San Diego Creek Channel with 13 traffic lanes, handling approximately 266K vehicles per day. Built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1990, the structure spans 81.1 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (74/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
INTERSTATE 405 has a Condition Score of 74/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
INTERSTATE 405 was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1990, making it 58 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
INTERSTATE 405 carries approximately 266K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 13 traffic lanes. It is 81.1 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 405 in 12-Ora-405-6.41-Irvn, Orange County, California.
No, INTERSTATE 405 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
INTERSTATE 405 is located 12-Ora-405-6.41-Irvn in Orange County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 405 over San Diego Creek Channel. Its coordinates are 33.674042, -117.835528. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
INTERSTATE 405 carries INTERSTATE 405 over San Diego Creek Channel. The bridge is 81.1 meters long and was built in 1968, with reconstruction in 1990.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.