US Bridges

Interstate 405 over Figueroa Street

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-12.73-CRSN · Structure no. 53 1140

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
265,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 405 over Figueroa Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 405 over Figueroa Street in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 64 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 265,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 309,020 by 2046. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 405
CrossesFigueroa Street
Location07-LA-405-12.73-CRSN
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates33.85461, -118.28164
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.6 m)
Roadway width135 ft (41.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265,000 (2019)
Projected traffic309,020 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure10
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 Figueroa Street built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Interstate 405 over Figueroa Street 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 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 405 over Figueroa Street carry?

About 265,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 405 over Figueroa Street?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 405 over Figueroa Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.