US Bridges

Interstate 605 SB over Interstate 405

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-605-3.48-SLB · Structure no. 55 0412L

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
317 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
95,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 605 SB over Interstate 405 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 605 SB over Interstate 405 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 95,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,253 by 2041. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 605 SB
CrossesInterstate 405
Location12-ORA-605-3.48-SLB
RouteInterstate 605
Coordinates33.78372, -118.09179
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length317 ft (96.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deck62 ft (19 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95,000 (2015)
Projected traffic106,253 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 605 SB over Interstate 405 built?

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

What condition is Interstate 605 SB 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 605 SB over Interstate 405 carry?

About 95,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 605 SB over Interstate 405?

The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 605 SB over Interstate 405?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.