US Bridges

Interstate 405 over San Gabriel River

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-0.03-LBCH · Structure no. 53 1185

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
390 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
255,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 405 over San Gabriel River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 405 over San Gabriel River in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 255,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 316,127 by 2041. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 405
CrossesSan Gabriel River
Location07-LA-405-0.03-LBCH
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates33.78623, -118.09328
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255,000 (2021)
Projected traffic316,127 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 405 over San Gabriel River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 405 over San Gabriel River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 405 over San Gabriel River carry?

About 255,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 405 over San Gabriel River?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 405 over San Gabriel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.