US Bridges

Interstate 405 over Century Blvd

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-22.22-ING · Structure no. 53 1243

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
293,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 405 over Century Blvd is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 405 over Century Blvd in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1963, 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 5 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 293,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 385,027 by 2044. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 307 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 405
CrossesCentury Blvd
Location07-LA-405-22.22-ING
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates33.94514, -118.3679
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width307 ft (93.5 m)
Roadway width301 ft (91.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic293,500 (2022)
Projected traffic385,027 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Century Blvd built?

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

What condition is Interstate 405 over Century Blvd 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Interstate 405 over Century Blvd carry?

About 293,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 405 over Century Blvd?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 307 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 405 over Century Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.