US Bridges

Interstate 405 over SR 187 (venice Blvd)

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-27.95-CLC · Structure no. 53 0701

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
296,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 405 over SR 187 (venice Blvd) is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 405 over SR 187 (venice Blvd) in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 66 years old, older 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 296,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 420,473 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 220 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesInterstate 405
CrossesSR 187 (venice Blvd)
Location07-LA-405-27.95-CLC
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates34.01217, -118.41802
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionApril 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width220 ft (67 m)
Roadway width213 ft (65 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296,000 (2014)
Projected traffic420,473 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 Interstate 405 over SR 187 (venice Blvd) built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Interstate 405 over SR 187 (venice Blvd) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 405 over SR 187 (venice Blvd) carry?

About 296,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 405 over SR 187 (venice Blvd)?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 220 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 405 over SR 187 (venice Blvd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.