US Bridges

Sand Canyon Ave over Interstate 405

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-405-2.88-IRVN · Structure no. 55 0443

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
312 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sand Canyon Ave over Interstate 405 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sand Canyon Ave 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,111 by 2045. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSand Canyon Ave
CrossesInterstate 405
Location12-ORA-405-2.88-IRVN
RouteCity Street 0W463
Coordinates33.65733, -117.7782
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2015)
Projected traffic18,111 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 Sand Canyon Ave over Interstate 405 built?

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

What condition is Sand Canyon Ave 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Sand Canyon Ave over Interstate 405 carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sand Canyon Ave over Interstate 405?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Sand Canyon Ave over Interstate 405?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.