US Bridges

S405-N55 Connector over I 405 & N405-S55 Conn

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-405-8.65-IRVN · Structure no. 55 0421F

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
433 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
28,500
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S405-N55 Connector over I 405 & N405-S55 Conn is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S405-N55 Connector over I 405 & N405-S55 Conn in Orange County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 28,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,411 by 2045. The structure is 433 ft (132 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS405-N55 Connector
CrossesI 405 & N405-S55 Conn
Location12-ORA-405-8.65-IRVN
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates33.68696, -117.87091
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length433 ft (132 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,500 (2014)
Projected traffic34,411 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 S405-N55 Connector over I 405 & N405-S55 Conn built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is S405-N55 Connector over I 405 & N405-S55 Conn 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S405-N55 Connector over I 405 & N405-S55 Conn carry?

About 28,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S405-N55 Connector over I 405 & N405-S55 Conn?

The structure is 433 ft (132 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S405-N55 Connector over I 405 & N405-S55 Conn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.