US Bridges

Sunset Blvd over Route 405 N Sepulveda

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-405-32.99-LA · Structure no. 53 3054

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
346 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunset Blvd over Route 405 N Sepulveda is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sunset Blvd over Route 405 N Sepulveda in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,842 by 2040. The structure is 346 ft (105.4 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSunset Blvd
CrossesRoute 405 N Sepulveda
Location07-LA-405-32.99-LA
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.07242, -118.46692
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length346 ft (105.4 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.6 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.6 m)
Roadway width115 ft (34.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2019)
Projected traffic28,842 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sunset Blvd over Route 405 N Sepulveda built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunset Blvd over Route 405 N Sepulveda 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 Sunset Blvd over Route 405 N Sepulveda carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sunset Blvd over Route 405 N Sepulveda?

The structure is 346 ft (105.4 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.6 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns Sunset Blvd over Route 405 N Sepulveda?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.