US Bridges

Cherry Avenue over Route 405

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-4.88-LBCH · Structure no. 53 1200

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
373 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Avenue over Route 405 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cherry Avenue over Route 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 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 19,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,785 by 2045. The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long and 102 ft wide.

CarriesCherry Avenue
CrossesRoute 405
Location07-LA-405-4.88-LBCH
RouteCity Street 0L064
Coordinates33.81298, -118.1675
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length373 ft (113.7 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,600 (2024)
Projected traffic24,785 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Cherry Avenue over Route 405 built?

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

What condition is Cherry Avenue over Route 405 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Cherry Avenue over Route 405 carry?

About 19,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Avenue over Route 405?

The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Avenue over Route 405?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.