US Bridges

N405-W10 Connector over I 405 & I 10 Sawtelle

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-29.43-LA · Structure no. 53 1630G

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,307 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
26,803
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N405-W10 Connector over I 405 & I 10 Sawtelle is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying N405-W10 Connector over I 405 & I 10 Sawtelle 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 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 26,803 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,377 by 2040. The structure is 1,307 ft (398.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesN405-W10 Connector
CrossesI 405 & I 10 Sawtelle
Location07-LA-405-29.43-LA
RouteInterstate 405
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.03131, -118.43591
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,307 ft (398.4 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,803 (2019)
Projected traffic36,377 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N405-W10 Connector over I 405 & I 10 Sawtelle built?

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

What condition is N405-W10 Connector over I 405 & I 10 Sawtelle 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does N405-W10 Connector over I 405 & I 10 Sawtelle carry?

About 26,803 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is N405-W10 Connector over I 405 & I 10 Sawtelle?

The structure is 1,307 ft (398.4 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N405-W10 Connector over I 405 & I 10 Sawtelle?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.