US Bridges

Interstate 405 over 120th Street

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-R20.73-ESEG · Structure no. 53 1240

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
261,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 405 over 120th Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 405 over 120th Street 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 261,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 309,957 by 2041. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 172 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesInterstate 405
Crosses120th Street
Location07-LA-405-R20.73-ESEG
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates33.92369, -118.36836
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width172 ft (52.3 m)
Roadway width166 ft (50.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic261,000 (2022)
Projected traffic309,957 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 120th Street built?

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

What condition is Interstate 405 over 120th Street 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 405 over 120th Street carry?

About 261,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 405 over 120th Street?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 172 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 405 over 120th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.