US Bridges

Interstate 405 over Hawthorne Blvd

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-17.56-LNDL · Structure no. 53 1231

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
306 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
260,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 405 over Hawthorne Blvd is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 405 over Hawthorne Blvd in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 260,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 309,310 by 2041. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesInterstate 405
CrossesHawthorne Blvd
Location07-LA-405-17.56-LNDL
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates33.88466, -118.35218
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.1 m)
Roadway width140 ft (42.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260,800 (2019)
Projected traffic309,310 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hawthorne Blvd built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 405 over Hawthorne 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 405 over Hawthorne Blvd carry?

About 260,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 405 over Hawthorne Blvd?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 405 over Hawthorne Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.