US Bridges

Interstate 405 over Church Lane

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-33.20-LA · Structure no. 53 0714

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
544 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
274,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 405 over Church Lane is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 405 over Church Lane in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 70 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 274,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 363,277 by 2040. The structure is 544 ft (165.7 m) long and 186 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesInterstate 405
CrossesChurch Lane
Location07-LA-405-33.20-LA
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates34.07467, -118.46769
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+19 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length544 ft (165.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width186 ft (56.8 m)
Roadway width167 ft (51 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274,000 (2019)
Projected traffic363,277 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Church Lane built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Interstate 405 over Church Lane 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 Church Lane carry?

About 274,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 405 over Church Lane?

The structure is 544 ft (165.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 186 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 405 over Church Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.