FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RTE 405 ACCESS OC

Carrying RTE 405 ACCESS OC over RTE 55 RAMP TRAFFIC

50 FT W/O MACARTHUR BLVD, Orange, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RTE 405 ACCESS OC

The RTE 405 ACCESS OC bridge in Orange, California carries RTE 405 ACCESS OC over RTE 55 RAMP TRAFFIC. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 12.5 meters (41 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. 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 RTE 405 ACCESS OC 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
RTE 405 ACCESS OC 32.4 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
21.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.5 m (41 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
Other Local Agencies
Avg Daily Traffic
10,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
55C0654

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RTE 405 ACCESS OC 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 RTE 405 ACCESS OC 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 RTE 405 ACCESS OC?

RTE 405 ACCESS OC in Orange, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RTE 405 ACCESS OC inspected?

RTE 405 ACCESS OC'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 10,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE 405 ACCESS OC is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RTE 405 ACCESS OC?

RTE 405 ACCESS OC has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RTE 405 ACCESS OC?

RTE 405 ACCESS OC is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.

How old is RTE 405 ACCESS OC and does age affect safety?

RTE 405 ACCESS OC was built in 1990, making it 36 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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