US Bridges

N405-BRISTOL Offrp over Airport Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-405-8.96-CMS · Structure no. 55 1016

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
3,353 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N405-BRISTOL Offrp over Airport Channel is a concrete culvert carrying N405-BRISTOL Offrp over Airport Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,489 by 2045. The structure is 3,353 ft (1,022 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN405-BRISTOL Offrp
CrossesAirport Channel
Location12-ORA-405-8.96-CMS
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates33.68789, -117.87666
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,353 ft (1,022 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2014)
Projected traffic12,489 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N405-BRISTOL Offrp over Airport Channel built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is N405-BRISTOL Offrp over Airport 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does N405-BRISTOL Offrp over Airport Channel carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N405-BRISTOL Offrp over Airport Channel?

The structure is 3,353 ft (1,022 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns N405-BRISTOL Offrp over Airport Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.