US Bridges

Manchester Blvd over Route 405 & MNCHSTR-N405

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-23.36-ING · Structure no. 53 1246

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manchester Blvd over Route 405 & MNCHSTR-N405 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Manchester Blvd over Route 405 & MNCHSTR-N405 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 150,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 165,667 by 2044. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesManchester Blvd
CrossesRoute 405 & MNCHSTR-N405
Location07-LA-405-23.36-ING
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.96147, -118.3697
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150,000 (2022)
Projected traffic165,667 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Manchester Blvd over Route 405 & MNCHSTR-N405 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manchester Blvd over Route 405 & MNCHSTR-N405 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 Manchester Blvd over Route 405 & MNCHSTR-N405 carry?

About 150,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Manchester Blvd over Route 405 & MNCHSTR-N405?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Manchester Blvd over Route 405 & MNCHSTR-N405?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.