US Bridges

W405(&S55)-BRISTOL over Santa Ana Delhi Channel

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-405-9.38 · Structure no. 55 1023S

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W405(&S55)-BRISTOL over Santa Ana Delhi Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W405(&S55)-BRISTOL over Santa Ana Delhi 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 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,896 by 2045. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW405(&S55)-BRISTOL
CrossesSanta Ana Delhi Channel
Location12-ORA-405-9.38
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates33.68794, -117.88327
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2014)
Projected traffic22,896 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 W405(&S55)-BRISTOL over Santa Ana Delhi Channel built?

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

What condition is W405(&S55)-BRISTOL over Santa Ana Delhi Channel 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 W405(&S55)-BRISTOL over Santa Ana Delhi Channel carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is W405(&S55)-BRISTOL over Santa Ana Delhi Channel?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns W405(&S55)-BRISTOL over Santa Ana Delhi Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.