US Bridges

LA Cienega Blvd NB over Interstate 405

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-23.64-ING · Structure no. 53 1249

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
530 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
45,291
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Cienega Blvd NB over Interstate 405 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying LA Cienega Blvd NB over Interstate 405 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 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 45,291 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,940 by 2043. The structure is 530 ft (161.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA Cienega Blvd NB
CrossesInterstate 405
Location07-LA-405-23.64-ING
RouteCity Street 0L130
Coordinates33.96469, -118.37084
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length530 ft (161.5 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,291 (2014)
Projected traffic69,940 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 LA Cienega Blvd NB over Interstate 405 built?

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

What condition is LA Cienega Blvd NB over Interstate 405 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does LA Cienega Blvd NB over Interstate 405 carry?

About 45,291 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is LA Cienega Blvd NB over Interstate 405?

The structure is 530 ft (161.5 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA Cienega Blvd NB over Interstate 405?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.