US Bridges

Interstate 405 over Bel Air Crest RD North

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-35.81-LA · Structure no. 53 1464

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
274,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 405 over Bel Air Crest RD North is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 405 over Bel Air Crest RD North in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 63 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 274,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 363,277 by 2040. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 166 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesInterstate 405
CrossesBel Air Crest RD North
Location07-LA-405-35.81-LA
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates34.11046, -118.48132
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width166 ft (50.6 m)
Roadway width161 ft (49 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274,000 (2019)
Projected traffic363,277 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Bel Air Crest RD North built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Interstate 405 over Bel Air Crest RD North 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 405 over Bel Air Crest RD North carry?

About 274,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 405 over Bel Air Crest RD North?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 166 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 405 over Bel Air Crest RD North?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.