US Bridges

Interstate 405 over UP RR

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-20.18-HAW · Structure no. 53 1238

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 405 over UP RR is a concrete slab carrying Interstate 405 over UP RR in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 219 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 405
CrossesUP RR
Location07-LA-405-20.18-HAW
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates33.91573, -118.37014
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width219 ft (66.8 m)
Roadway width196 ft (59.7 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 UP RR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Interstate 405 over UP RR 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 UP RR carry?

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

How long is Interstate 405 over UP RR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 219 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 405 over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.