US Bridges

Temple Ave over Interstate 405

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-4.33-LBCH · Structure no. 53 1198

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Temple Ave over Interstate 405 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Temple Ave over Interstate 405 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,652 by 2045. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTemple Ave
CrossesInterstate 405
Location07-LA-405-4.33-LBCH
RouteCity Street 0Q900
Coordinates33.8098, -118.15885
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2024)
Projected traffic9,652 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Temple Ave over Interstate 405 built?

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

What condition is Temple Ave over Interstate 405 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Temple Ave over Interstate 405 carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Temple Ave over Interstate 405?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Temple Ave over Interstate 405?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.