US Bridges

Route 10 E10-S405 over Sawtelle Blvd

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-010-R5.34-LA · Structure no. 53 0939

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
237,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 10 E10-S405 over Sawtelle Blvd is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 10 E10-S405 over Sawtelle Blvd in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 237,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 258,250 by 2042. The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 10 E10-S405
CrossesSawtelle Blvd
Location07-LA-010-R5.34-LA
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates34.03087, -118.43537
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237,000 (2020)
Projected traffic258,250 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
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 Route 10 E10-S405 over Sawtelle Blvd built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 10 E10-S405 over Sawtelle Blvd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Route 10 E10-S405 over Sawtelle Blvd carry?

About 237,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Route 10 E10-S405 over Sawtelle Blvd?

The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns Route 10 E10-S405 over Sawtelle Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.