US Bridges

Interstate 405 over Hillside

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-32.72-LA · Structure no. 53 2390

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
465 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
268,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 405 over Hillside is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 405 over Hillside in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 268,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 391,134 by 2040. The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 405
CrossesHillside
Location07-LA-405-32.72-LA
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates34.07041, -118.46492
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length465 ft (141.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width10 ft (3 m)
Roadway width134 ft (40.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268,700 (2019)
Projected traffic391,134 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hillside built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 405 over Hillside 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 405 over Hillside carry?

About 268,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 405 over Hillside?

The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 405 over Hillside?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.