University DR over Interstate 405
FairOrange County, California · 12-ORA-405-3.95-IRVN · Structure no. 55 0248
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 352 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
University DR over Interstate 405 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying University DR over Interstate 405 in Orange County, California. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,111 by 2045. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was University DR over Interstate 405 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is University DR over Interstate 405 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does University DR over Interstate 405 carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is University DR over Interstate 405?
The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.5 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.
Who owns University DR over Interstate 405?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.