US Bridges

LA CIENEGA-S405 on over Imperial HWY

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-R21.22-LA · Structure no. 53 2829K

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,711
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA CIENEGA-S405 on over Imperial HWY is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying LA CIENEGA-S405 on over Imperial HWY in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,711 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,643 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA CIENEGA-S405 on
CrossesImperial HWY
Location07-LA-405-R21.22-LA
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates33.93065, -118.36876
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,711 (2015)
Projected traffic3,643 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA CIENEGA-S405 on over Imperial HWY built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA CIENEGA-S405 on over Imperial HWY 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does LA CIENEGA-S405 on over Imperial HWY carry?

About 2,711 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is LA CIENEGA-S405 on over Imperial HWY?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA CIENEGA-S405 on over Imperial HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.