Von Karman Ave over Interstate 405
FairOrange County, California · 12-ORA-405-7.40-IRVN · Structure no. 55 0612
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 375 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Von Karman Ave over Interstate 405 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Von Karman Ave over Interstate 405 in Orange County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,075 by 2045. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Von Karman Ave over Interstate 405 built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Von Karman 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Von Karman Ave over Interstate 405 carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Von Karman Ave over Interstate 405?
The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns Von Karman Ave over Interstate 405?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.