US Bridges

Interstate 405 over Constitution Ave

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-31.90 · Structure no. 53 0711

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
283,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 405 over Constitution Ave is a concrete slab carrying Interstate 405 over Constitution Ave in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 68 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 283,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 432,259 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 213 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 405
CrossesConstitution Ave
Location07-LA-405-31.90
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates34.06003, -118.45516
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 inspectionMay 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 rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width213 ft (64.8 m)
Roadway width208 ft (63.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283,000 (2019)
Projected traffic432,259 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Constitution Ave built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Interstate 405 over Constitution Ave 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 405 over Constitution Ave carry?

About 283,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 405 over Constitution Ave?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 213 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 405 over Constitution Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.