US Bridges

Bristol ST over Interstate 405

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-405-9.51-CMS · Structure no. 55 0431

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
314 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bristol ST over Interstate 405 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bristol ST over Interstate 405 in Orange County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,148 by 2045. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBristol ST
CrossesInterstate 405
Location12-ORA-405-9.51-CMS
RouteCity Street 0M017
Coordinates33.68694, -117.88545
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 + Mod
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2014)
Projected traffic24,148 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Bristol ST over Interstate 405 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Bristol ST over Interstate 405 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 Bristol ST over Interstate 405 carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bristol ST over Interstate 405?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Bristol ST over Interstate 405?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.