US Bridges

Orange Avenue over Route 405

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-5.39-SIGH · Structure no. 53 1202

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
319 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orange Avenue over Route 405 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Orange Avenue over Route 405 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,067 by 2042. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOrange Avenue
CrossesRoute 405
Location07-LA-405-5.39-SIGH
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.81387, -118.17626
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2020)
Projected traffic7,067 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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 Orange Avenue over Route 405 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orange Avenue over Route 405 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Orange Avenue over Route 405 carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Orange Avenue over Route 405?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Orange Avenue over Route 405?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.