US Bridges

Fairview-Nb On-Ra over Nb-Harbor Off-Ra

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-405-11.12-CMS · Structure no. 55 1025S

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
735 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview-Nb On-Ra over Nb-Harbor Off-Ra is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fairview-Nb On-Ra over Nb-Harbor Off-Ra in Orange County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,088 by 2045. The structure is 735 ft (224 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFairview-Nb On-Ra
CrossesNb-Harbor Off-Ra
Location12-ORA-405-11.12-CMS
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates33.68869, -117.91304
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length735 ft (224 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2014)
Projected traffic2,088 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
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 Fairview-Nb On-Ra over Nb-Harbor Off-Ra built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairview-Nb On-Ra over Nb-Harbor Off-Ra 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 Fairview-Nb On-Ra over Nb-Harbor Off-Ra carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fairview-Nb On-Ra over Nb-Harbor Off-Ra?

The structure is 735 ft (224 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Fairview-Nb On-Ra over Nb-Harbor Off-Ra?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.