Interstate 405 over Ballona Creek
GoodLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-26.49-CLC · Structure no. 53 1256
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 246 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 294,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 405 over Ballona Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 405 over Ballona Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 65 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 294,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 424,622 by 2043. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 205 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 405 over Ballona Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Interstate 405 over Ballona Creek 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Interstate 405 over Ballona Creek carry?
About 294,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 405 over Ballona Creek?
The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 205 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 405 over Ballona Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.