US Bridges

S405-E22 over Interstate 405

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-405-20.75-SLB · Structure no. 55 1101F

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
759 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S405-E22 over Interstate 405 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S405-E22 over Interstate 405 in Orange County, California. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 50,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,000 by 2040. The structure is 759 ft (231.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS405-E22
CrossesInterstate 405
Location12-ORA-405-20.75-SLB
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates33.77403, -118.04475
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length759 ft (231.3 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,000 (2014)
Projected traffic60,000 by 2040
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
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 S405-E22 over Interstate 405 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is S405-E22 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S405-E22 over Interstate 405 carry?

About 50,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S405-E22 over Interstate 405?

The structure is 759 ft (231.3 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns S405-E22 over Interstate 405?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.