US Bridges

S55-N405 Conn. over N405-BRISTOL Off-Ramp

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-055-R6.15-CMS · Structure no. 55 0943F

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
551 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,674
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S55-N405 Conn. over N405-BRISTOL Off-Ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S55-N405 Conn. over N405-BRISTOL Off-Ramp in Orange County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 34,674 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2042. The structure is 551 ft (168 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS55-N405 Conn.
CrossesN405-BRISTOL Off-Ramp
Location12-ORA-055-R6.15-CMS
RouteState Highway 55
Coordinates33.68775, -117.8768
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length551 ft (168 m)
Longest span223 ft (68 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,674 (2020)
Projected traffic42,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 S55-N405 Conn. over N405-BRISTOL Off-Ramp built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is S55-N405 Conn. over N405-BRISTOL Off-Ramp 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S55-N405 Conn. over N405-BRISTOL Off-Ramp carry?

About 34,674 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S55-N405 Conn. over N405-BRISTOL Off-Ramp?

The structure is 551 ft (168 m) long with a longest span of 223 ft (68 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns S55-N405 Conn. over N405-BRISTOL Off-Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.