US Bridges

Culver DR over I 405

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-405-5.62-IRVN · Structure no. 55 0249

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
262 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Culver DR over I 405 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Culver DR over I 405 in Orange County, California. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 6 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 24,148 by 2045. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCulver DR
CrossesI 405
Location12-ORA-405-5.62-IRVN
RouteCity Street 0M210
Coordinates33.66916, -117.82287
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2015)
Projected traffic24,148 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
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 Culver DR over I 405 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Culver DR over I 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 Culver DR over I 405 carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Culver DR over I 405?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Culver DR over I 405?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.