US Bridges

Interstate 405 over Manhattan Beach Blvd

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-17.86-LNDL · Structure no. 53 1232

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
260,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 405 over Manhattan Beach Blvd is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 405 over Manhattan Beach Blvd 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 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 260,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 309,310 by 2041. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesInterstate 405
CrossesManhattan Beach Blvd
Location07-LA-405-17.86-LNDL
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates33.88718, -118.35576
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width141 ft (42.9 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260,800 (2019)
Projected traffic309,310 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure10
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 Manhattan Beach Blvd built?

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

What condition is Interstate 405 over Manhattan Beach Blvd 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 405 over Manhattan Beach Blvd carry?

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

How long is Interstate 405 over Manhattan Beach Blvd?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 405 over Manhattan Beach Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.