US Bridges

Interstate 405 over Centinela Avenue

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-25.27-ING · Structure no. 53 1253

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
533 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
283,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 405 over Centinela Avenue is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 405 over Centinela Avenue in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 283,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 422,349 by 2043. The structure is 533 ft (162.5 m) long and 172 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesInterstate 405
CrossesCentinela Avenue
Location07-LA-405-25.27-ING
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates33.97951, -118.39226
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length533 ft (162.5 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width172 ft (52.4 m)
Roadway width160 ft (48.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283,000 (2014)
Projected traffic422,349 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Centinela Avenue built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Interstate 405 over Centinela Avenue 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Interstate 405 over Centinela Avenue carry?

About 283,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 405 over Centinela Avenue?

The structure is 533 ft (162.5 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 172 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 405 over Centinela Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.