US Bridges

Magnolia Street over Route 405

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-405-15.21-HNTB · Structure no. 55 1121

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
444 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
254,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Magnolia Street over Route 405 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Magnolia Street over Route 405 in Orange County, California. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 254,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 320,000 by 2040. The structure is 444 ft (135.4 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMagnolia Street
CrossesRoute 405
Location12-ORA-405-15.21-HNTB
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.71925, -117.97172
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 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

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length444 ft (135.4 m)
Longest span236 ft (71.8 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.2 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic254,000 (2021)
Projected traffic320,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 Magnolia Street over Route 405 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Magnolia Street over Route 405 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Magnolia Street over Route 405 carry?

About 254,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Magnolia Street over Route 405?

The structure is 444 ft (135.4 m) long with a longest span of 236 ft (71.8 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Magnolia Street over Route 405?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.