US Bridges

Interstate 405 over UP RR Pico Exposition

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-29.85-LA · Structure no. 53 0704

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
554 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
296,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 405 over UP RR Pico Exposition is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 405 over UP RR Pico Exposition in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 424,388 by 2040. The structure is 554 ft (168.8 m) long and 159 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 405
CrossesUP RR Pico Exposition
Location07-LA-405-29.85-LA
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates34.03452, -118.437
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length554 ft (168.8 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width159 ft (48.6 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296,000 (2019)
Projected traffic424,388 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 UP RR Pico Exposition built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Interstate 405 over UP RR Pico Exposition 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 UP RR Pico Exposition carry?

About 296,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 405 over UP RR Pico Exposition?

The structure is 554 ft (168.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 159 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 405 over UP RR Pico Exposition?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.