US Bridges

Interstate 405 over Service Road

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-405-12.40-CMS · Structure no. 55 0259

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 405 over Service Road is a concrete slab carrying Interstate 405 over Service Road 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 202 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesInterstate 405
CrossesService Road
Location12-ORA-405-12.40-CMS
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates33.69543, -117.93378
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width202 ft (61.6 m)
Roadway width199 ft (60.6 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
CrossesOther
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 405 over Service Road built?

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

What condition is Interstate 405 over Service Road 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 Service Road carry?

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

How long is Interstate 405 over Service Road?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 202 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 405 over Service Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.