FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RAMP/CONNECTOR 405

Carrying RAMP/CONNECTOR 405 over LANE CHANNEL

12-ORA-405-6.86-IRVN, Orange, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RAMP/CONNECTOR 405

The RAMP/CONNECTOR 405 bridge in Orange, California carries RAMP/CONNECTOR 405 over LANE CHANNEL. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.9 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 240,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How RAMP/CONNECTOR 405 compares

▲ 1.1
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of California bridges
1,224
Bridges in Orange · 27 in Poor condition
RAMP/CONNECTOR 405 32.4 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1968
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.9 m (39 ft)
Deck Width
13.2 m (43 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
240,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
55 0523S

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RAMP/CONNECTOR 405 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare RAMP/CONNECTOR 405 against other structures in Orange and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for RAMP/CONNECTOR 405?

RAMP/CONNECTOR 405 in Orange, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RAMP/CONNECTOR 405 inspected?

RAMP/CONNECTOR 405's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 240,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RAMP/CONNECTOR 405 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RAMP/CONNECTOR 405?

RAMP/CONNECTOR 405 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RAMP/CONNECTOR 405?

RAMP/CONNECTOR 405 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RAMP/CONNECTOR 405 and does age affect safety?

RAMP/CONNECTOR 405 was built in 1968, making it 58 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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