US Bridges

Macarthur Blvd over Interstate 405

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-405-7.80-IRVN · Structure no. 55 0440L

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
333 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macarthur Blvd over Interstate 405 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Macarthur Blvd over Interstate 405 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 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,490 by 2045. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMacarthur Blvd
CrossesInterstate 405
Location12-ORA-405-7.80-IRVN
RouteCity Street 0M034
Coordinates33.68235, -117.85739
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length333 ft (101.5 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2014)
Projected traffic14,490 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 Macarthur Blvd over Interstate 405 built?

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

What condition is Macarthur Blvd 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Macarthur Blvd over Interstate 405 carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Macarthur Blvd over Interstate 405?

The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Macarthur Blvd over Interstate 405?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.