US Bridges

LA Tijera Blvd over Route 405

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-24.27-LA · Structure no. 53 1251

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
36,871
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Tijera Blvd over Route 405 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying LA Tijera Blvd over Route 405 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 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 36,871 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,728 by 2043. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA Tijera Blvd
CrossesRoute 405
Location07-LA-405-24.27-LA
RouteCity Street 0L101
Coordinates33.97162, -118.37802
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,871 (2014)
Projected traffic57,728 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Tijera Blvd over Route 405 built?

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

What condition is LA Tijera Blvd over Route 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 Tijera Blvd over Route 405 carry?

About 36,871 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is LA Tijera Blvd over Route 405?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns LA Tijera Blvd over Route 405?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.