US Bridges

N405-CENTURY Bl of over Imperial Highway

Fair

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

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,871
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N405-CENTURY Bl of over Imperial Highway is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N405-CENTURY Bl of 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 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 21,871 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,728 by 2041. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN405-CENTURY Bl of
CrossesImperial Highway
Location07-LA-405-R21.22-LA
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates33.93071, -118.36799
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,871 (2015)
Projected traffic11,728 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N405-CENTURY Bl of over Imperial Highway built?

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

What condition is N405-CENTURY Bl of over Imperial Highway 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does N405-CENTURY Bl of over Imperial Highway carry?

About 21,871 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N405-CENTURY Bl of 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 39 ft wide.

Who owns N405-CENTURY Bl of over Imperial Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.