US Bridges

Interstate 405 over Torrance Lateral Chnl

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-11.39-CRSN · Structure no. 53 1513

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
265,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 405 over Torrance Lateral Chnl is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 405 over Torrance Lateral Chnl 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 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 265,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 304,730 by 2046. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 183 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 405
CrossesTorrance Lateral Chnl
Location07-LA-405-11.39-CRSN
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates33.84113, -118.26474
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width183 ft (55.8 m)
Roadway width179 ft (54.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265,000 (2019)
Projected traffic304,730 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 405 over Torrance Lateral Chnl built?

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

What condition is Interstate 405 over Torrance Lateral Chnl 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 405 over Torrance Lateral Chnl carry?

About 265,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 405 over Torrance Lateral Chnl?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 183 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 405 over Torrance Lateral Chnl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.