US Bridges

N405 - N710 Conn over Los Angeles River

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-7.40-LBCH · Structure no. 53 1209G

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
811 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
24,488
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N405 - N710 Conn over Los Angeles River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N405 - N710 Conn over Los Angeles River 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 5 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 24,488 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,989 by 2046. The structure is 811 ft (247.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN405 - N710 Conn
CrossesLos Angeles River
Location07-LA-405-7.40-LBCH
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates33.82625, -118.20401
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length811 ft (247.2 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,488 (2024)
Projected traffic27,989 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N405 - N710 Conn over Los Angeles River built?

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

What condition is N405 - N710 Conn over Los Angeles River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does N405 - N710 Conn over Los Angeles River carry?

About 24,488 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N405 - N710 Conn over Los Angeles River?

The structure is 811 ft (247.2 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N405 - N710 Conn over Los Angeles River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.