US Bridges

Manchester Blvd over N405-LA Cienega Off Ramp

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-23.36-ING · Structure no. 53 1466

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manchester Blvd over N405-LA Cienega Off Ramp is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Manchester Blvd over N405-LA Cienega Off Ramp in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 150,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 165,667 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesManchester Blvd
CrossesN405-LA Cienega Off Ramp
Location07-LA-405-23.36-ING
RouteCity Street 6105
Coordinates33.96148, -118.36882
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150,000 (2014)
Projected traffic165,667 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Manchester Blvd over N405-LA Cienega Off Ramp built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manchester Blvd over N405-LA Cienega Off Ramp 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Manchester Blvd over N405-LA Cienega Off Ramp carry?

About 150,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Manchester Blvd over N405-LA Cienega Off Ramp?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Manchester Blvd over N405-LA Cienega Off Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.