US Bridges

Ward Street over Route 405

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-405-13.15-FNV · Structure no. 55 1125

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
282 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ward Street over Route 405 is a prestressed concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Ward Street over Route 405 in Orange County, California. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,898 by 2043. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWard Street
CrossesRoute 405
Location12-ORA-405-13.15-FNV
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.69965, -117.9455
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2021)
Projected traffic5,898 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ward Street over Route 405 built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ward 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ward Street over Route 405 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ward Street over Route 405?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Ward Street over Route 405?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.