US Bridges

Imperial HWY-N405 over Imperial Highway

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

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Imperial HWY-N405 over Imperial Highway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Imperial HWY-N405 over Imperial Highway in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,345 by 2041. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesImperial HWY-N405
CrossesImperial Highway
Location07-LA-405-R21.22-HAW
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates33.93067, -118.36783
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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2019)
Projected traffic2,345 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 Imperial HWY-N405 over Imperial Highway built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Imperial HWY-N405 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 Imperial HWY-N405 over Imperial Highway carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Imperial HWY-N405 over Imperial Highway?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Imperial HWY-N405 over Imperial Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.