US Bridges

LA Cienega Blvd SB over Interstate 405

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-23.71-ING · Structure no. 53 1250

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,775
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Cienega Blvd SB over Interstate 405 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying LA Cienega Blvd SB 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 30,775 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,524 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA Cienega Blvd SB
CrossesInterstate 405
Location07-LA-405-23.71-ING
RouteCity Street 0L130
Coordinates33.96616, -118.37099
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,775 (2015)
Projected traffic47,524 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 SB over Interstate 405 built?

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

What condition is LA Cienega Blvd SB 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 SB over Interstate 405 carry?

About 30,775 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is LA Cienega Blvd SB over Interstate 405?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns LA Cienega Blvd SB over Interstate 405?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.