US Bridges

Interstate 405 over Imperial Highway

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-R21.22-LA · Structure no. 53 1241

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
272,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 405 over Imperial Highway is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 405 over Imperial Highway in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 272,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 302,023 by 2041. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 173 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 405
CrossesImperial Highway
Location07-LA-405-R21.22-LA
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates33.93071, -118.36816
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width173 ft (52.6 m)
Roadway width159 ft (48.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic272,600 (2019)
Projected traffic302,023 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusEligible 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 Imperial Highway built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Interstate 405 over Imperial Highway 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 Imperial Highway carry?

About 272,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 405 over Imperial Highway?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 173 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 405 over Imperial Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.