Interstate 405 over Wardlow Road
FairLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-6.50-LBCH · Structure no. 53 1206
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 114 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 277,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 405 over Wardlow Road is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 405 over Wardlow Road in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 277,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 326,637 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 405 over Wardlow Road built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Interstate 405 over Wardlow Road 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 Interstate 405 over Wardlow Road carry?
About 277,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 405 over Wardlow Road?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 405 over Wardlow Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.