US Bridges

Interstate 405 over Crenshaw Blvd

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-15.45-TOR · Structure no. 53 1175

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
269,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 405 over Crenshaw Blvd is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 405 over Crenshaw Blvd in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1962, 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 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 269,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 328,685 by 2046. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 149 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesInterstate 405
CrossesCrenshaw Blvd
Location07-LA-405-15.45-TOR
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates33.8647, -118.32621
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width149 ft (45.4 m)
Roadway width127 ft (38.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic269,000 (2019)
Projected traffic328,685 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Crenshaw Blvd built?

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

What condition is Interstate 405 over Crenshaw 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 405 over Crenshaw Blvd carry?

About 269,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 405 over Crenshaw Blvd?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 149 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 405 over Crenshaw Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.