US Bridges

Interstate 405 over Mcdonald Street

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-26.45-CLC · Structure no. 53 1347

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
294,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 405 over Mcdonald Street is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 405 over Mcdonald Street 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 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 294,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 414,167 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 203 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesInterstate 405
CrossesMcdonald Street
Location07-LA-405-26.45-CLC
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates33.99407, -118.40369
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width203 ft (61.8 m)
Roadway width198 ft (60.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic294,000 (2020)
Projected traffic414,167 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure13
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 Mcdonald Street built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Interstate 405 over Mcdonald Street 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 Mcdonald Street carry?

About 294,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 405 over Mcdonald Street?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 203 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 405 over Mcdonald Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.