US Bridges

Interstate 405 over UP RR & Alameda Street

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-8.76-CRSN · Structure no. 53 1168

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
818 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
237,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 405 over UP RR & Alameda Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 405 over UP RR & Alameda Street in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 63 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 237,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 318,783 by 2046. The structure is 818 ft (249.3 m) long and 173 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 405
CrossesUP RR & Alameda Street
Location07-LA-405-8.76-CRSN
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates33.82573, -118.22749
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length818 ft (249.3 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width173 ft (52.7 m)
Roadway width161 ft (49 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237,800 (2019)
Projected traffic318,783 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 UP RR & Alameda Street built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Interstate 405 over UP RR & Alameda 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 405 over UP RR & Alameda Street carry?

About 237,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 405 over UP RR & Alameda Street?

The structure is 818 ft (249.3 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 173 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 405 over UP RR & Alameda Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.