US Bridges

S405-N605 Conn over RTE 405 605 Conn Riv

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-405-24.11-SLB · Structure no. 55 0413F

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,796 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
22,800
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S405-N605 Conn over RTE 405 605 Conn Riv is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S405-N605 Conn over RTE 405 605 Conn Riv 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 5 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 22,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,022 by 2040. The structure is 1,796 ft (547.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS405-N605 Conn
CrossesRTE 405 605 Conn Riv
Location12-ORA-405-24.11-SLB
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates33.78646, -118.08978
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,796 ft (547.4 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,800 (2014)
Projected traffic24,022 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S405-N605 Conn over RTE 405 605 Conn Riv built?

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

What condition is S405-N605 Conn over RTE 405 605 Conn Riv 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 2023.

How much traffic does S405-N605 Conn over RTE 405 605 Conn Riv carry?

About 22,800 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S405-N605 Conn over RTE 405 605 Conn Riv?

The structure is 1,796 ft (547.4 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S405-N605 Conn over RTE 405 605 Conn Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.