US Bridges

Interstate 405 over Rosecrans Ave

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-19.21-HAW · Structure no. 53 1236

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

About this bridge

Interstate 405 over Rosecrans Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 405 over Rosecrans Ave 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 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 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesInterstate 405
CrossesRosecrans Ave
Location07-LA-405-19.21-HAW
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates33.90158, -118.37021
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width144 ft (43.9 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 structure11
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 Rosecrans Ave built?

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

What condition is Interstate 405 over Rosecrans Ave 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 Rosecrans Ave carry?

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

How long is Interstate 405 over Rosecrans Ave?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 405 over Rosecrans Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.