US Bridges

Interstate 405 over Carson Street

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-10.54-CRSN · Structure no. 53 1171

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
290,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 405 over Carson Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 405 over Carson Street in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1961, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 290,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 315,646 by 2046. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 154 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 405
CrossesCarson Street
Location07-LA-405-10.54-CRSN
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates33.83148, -118.25539
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width154 ft (46.9 m)
Roadway width148 ft (45.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290,000 (2024)
Projected traffic315,646 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure12
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 Carson Street built?

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

What condition is Interstate 405 over Carson Street 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 405 over Carson Street carry?

About 290,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 405 over Carson Street?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 405 over Carson Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.