US Bridges

Interstate 405 over Bellflower Blvd

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-2.18-LBCH · Structure no. 53 1194

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
586 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
255,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 405 over Bellflower Blvd is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 405 over Bellflower Blvd in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 323,577 by 2041. The structure is 586 ft (178.6 m) long and 173 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 405
CrossesBellflower Blvd
Location07-LA-405-2.18-LBCH
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates33.80291, -118.12349
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length586 ft (178.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width173 ft (52.6 m)
Roadway width157 ft (47.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255,000 (2021)
Projected traffic323,577 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 Bellflower Blvd built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 405 over Bellflower 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 405 over Bellflower Blvd carry?

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

How long is Interstate 405 over Bellflower Blvd?

The structure is 586 ft (178.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 173 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 405 over Bellflower Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.