US Bridges

Laguna Canyon Road over I 405

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-405-2.20-IRVN · Structure no. 55 0247

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
427 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laguna Canyon Road over I 405 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Laguna Canyon Road over I 405 in Orange County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,075 by 2045. The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLaguna Canyon Road
CrossesI 405
Location12-ORA-405-2.20-IRVN
RouteCity Street 0M281
Coordinates33.65221, -117.7676
Functional classUrban Collector

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length427 ft (130.1 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2015)
Projected traffic12,075 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Laguna Canyon Road over I 405 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laguna Canyon Road over I 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 Laguna Canyon Road over I 405 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Laguna Canyon Road over I 405?

The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Laguna Canyon Road over I 405?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.