US Bridges

N605-KATELLA Off R over Katella Ave

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-605-R1.41-LALM · Structure no. 55 0405S

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N605-KATELLA Off R over Katella Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N605-KATELLA Off R over Katella Ave in Orange County, California. It was built in 1966, 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 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,104 by 2041. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN605-KATELLA Off R
CrossesKatella Ave
Location12-ORA-605-R1.41-LALM
RouteInterstate 605
Coordinates33.80284, -118.08145
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2015)
Projected traffic17,104 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 N605-KATELLA Off R over Katella Ave built?

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

What condition is N605-KATELLA Off R over Katella Ave 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does N605-KATELLA Off R over Katella Ave carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N605-KATELLA Off R over Katella Ave?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns N605-KATELLA Off R over Katella Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.