US Bridges

Interstate 405 over Lassen Street

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-45.74-LA · Structure no. 53 1498

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
216,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 405 over Lassen Street is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 405 over Lassen Street in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 62 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 216,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 295,723 by 2040. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 164 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 405
CrossesLassen Street
Location07-LA-405-45.74-LA
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates34.24988, -118.47206
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width164 ft (50 m)
Roadway width158 ft (48.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216,000 (2019)
Projected traffic295,723 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Interstate 405 over Lassen Street built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Interstate 405 over Lassen Street 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 405 over Lassen Street carry?

About 216,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 405 over Lassen Street?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 405 over Lassen Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.