US Bridges

S405-E&W10 Connctr over Pico Exposition Sawtelle

Good

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

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,575 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57,003
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S405-E&W10 Connctr over Pico Exposition Sawtelle is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S405-E&W10 Connctr over Pico Exposition Sawtelle in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 57,003 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,001 by 2040. The structure is 1,575 ft (480 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS405-E&W10 Connctr
CrossesPico Exposition Sawtelle
Location07-LA-405-29.85-LA
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates34.03618, -118.43869
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,575 ft (480 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,003 (2019)
Projected traffic78,001 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 S405-E&W10 Connctr over Pico Exposition Sawtelle built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is S405-E&W10 Connctr over Pico Exposition Sawtelle 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 S405-E&W10 Connctr over Pico Exposition Sawtelle carry?

About 57,003 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S405-E&W10 Connctr over Pico Exposition Sawtelle?

The structure is 1,575 ft (480 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns S405-E&W10 Connctr over Pico Exposition Sawtelle?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.