US Bridges

SB I-5 (truck) over Route 405

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-41.55-LA · Structure no. 53 1548

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
355 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
131,438
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB I-5 (truck) over Route 405 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SB I-5 (truck) over Route 405 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 131,438 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 171,894 by 2043. The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSB I-5 (truck)
CrossesRoute 405
Location07-LA-005-41.55-LA
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates34.2894, -118.4671
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating104.3 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length355 ft (108.2 m)
Longest span177 ft (54 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131,438 (2018)
Projected traffic171,894 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SB I-5 (truck) over Route 405 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB I-5 (truck) over Route 405 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 SB I-5 (truck) over Route 405 carry?

About 131,438 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SB I-5 (truck) over Route 405?

The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (54 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SB I-5 (truck) over Route 405?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.