US Bridges

Century BL-N405 on over N405-MANCHESTER Bl Offrp

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-22.53-ING · Structure no. 53 1522S

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Century BL-N405 on over N405-MANCHESTER Bl Offrp is a concrete slab carrying Century BL-N405 on over N405-MANCHESTER Bl Offrp in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1963, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,140 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCentury BL-N405 on
CrossesN405-MANCHESTER Bl Offrp
Location07-LA-405-22.53-ING
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates33.94953, -118.36814
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2019)
Projected traffic13,140 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 Century BL-N405 on over N405-MANCHESTER Bl Offrp built?

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

What condition is Century BL-N405 on over N405-MANCHESTER Bl Offrp 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Century BL-N405 on over N405-MANCHESTER Bl Offrp carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Century BL-N405 on over N405-MANCHESTER Bl Offrp?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Century BL-N405 on over N405-MANCHESTER Bl Offrp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.