US Bridges

N&S605-N405 Conn over Los Alamitos Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-605-R0.19-LALM · Structure no. 55 0471H

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,900
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N&S605-N405 Conn over Los Alamitos Channel is a concrete culvert carrying N&S605-N405 Conn over Los Alamitos Channel 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 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 17,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,116 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN&S605-N405 Conn
CrossesLos Alamitos Channel
Location12-ORA-605-R0.19-LALM
RouteInterstate 605
Coordinates33.78694, -118.09192
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,900 (2015)
Projected traffic21,116 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 N&S605-N405 Conn over Los Alamitos Channel built?

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

What condition is N&S605-N405 Conn over Los Alamitos Channel 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does N&S605-N405 Conn over Los Alamitos Channel carry?

About 17,900 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N&S605-N405 Conn over Los Alamitos Channel?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns N&S605-N405 Conn over Los Alamitos Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.