US Bridges

Interstate 405 over National Blvd

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-29.16-LA · Structure no. 53 0703

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
296,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 405 over National Blvd is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 405 over National Blvd in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 392,446 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 157 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesInterstate 405
CrossesNational Blvd
Location07-LA-405-29.16-LA
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates34.02681, -118.42971
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 rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width157 ft (48 m)
Roadway width152 ft (46.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296,000 (2019)
Projected traffic392,446 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 National Blvd built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Interstate 405 over National 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 National Blvd carry?

About 296,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 405 over National Blvd?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 157 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 405 over National Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.