US Bridges

Interstate 405 over Atherton Street

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-0.27-LBCH · Structure no. 53 1186

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
255,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 405 over Atherton Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 405 over Atherton Street in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 255,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 316,127 by 2041. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 168 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 405
CrossesAtherton Street
Location07-LA-405-0.27-LBCH
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates33.7885, -118.09626
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width168 ft (51.2 m)
Roadway width163 ft (49.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255,000 (2021)
Projected traffic316,127 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure11
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 Atherton Street built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Interstate 405 over Atherton 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 405 over Atherton Street carry?

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

How long is Interstate 405 over Atherton Street?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 168 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 405 over Atherton Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.