US Bridges

Interstate 405 over Slauson Ave

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-26.08-CLC · Structure no. 53 1401

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
274,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 405 over Slauson Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 405 over Slauson Ave 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 274,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 345,557 by 2045. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 165 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesInterstate 405
CrossesSlauson Ave
Location07-LA-405-26.08-CLC
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates33.98927, -118.39993
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width165 ft (50.3 m)
Roadway width162 ft (49.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274,000 (2019)
Projected traffic345,557 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure11
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 Slauson Ave built?

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

What condition is Interstate 405 over Slauson Ave 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 Slauson Ave carry?

About 274,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 405 over Slauson Ave?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 165 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 405 over Slauson Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.