US Bridges

Interstate 405 over Santa Ana Rvr/Euclid ST

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-405-12.41-CMS · Structure no. 55 0258

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
440 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
300,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 405 over Santa Ana Rvr/Euclid ST is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 405 over Santa Ana Rvr/Euclid ST in Orange County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 59 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 300,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 432,000 by 2040. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 204 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 405
CrossesSanta Ana Rvr/Euclid ST
Location12-ORA-405-12.41-CMS
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates33.69549, -117.93396
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width204 ft (62.3 m)
Roadway width198 ft (60.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300,000 (2014)
Projected traffic432,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 405 over Santa Ana Rvr/Euclid ST built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Interstate 405 over Santa Ana Rvr/Euclid ST 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 405 over Santa Ana Rvr/Euclid ST carry?

About 300,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 405 over Santa Ana Rvr/Euclid ST?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 204 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 405 over Santa Ana Rvr/Euclid ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.