INTERSTATE 405
Carrying INTERSTATE 405 over 166TH STREET
07-LA-405-17.14-LNDL, Los Angeles, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: INTERSTATE 405
The INTERSTATE 405 bridge in Los Angeles, California carries INTERSTATE 405 over 166TH STREET. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2003, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 53.3 meters (175 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 268,300 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 58.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How INTERSTATE 405 compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1962
- Last Reconstructed
- 2003
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 53.3 m (175 ft)
- Deck Width
- 43.1 m (141 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 268,300 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 53 1230
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether INTERSTATE 405 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare INTERSTATE 405 against other structures in Los Angeles and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for INTERSTATE 405?
INTERSTATE 405 in Los Angeles, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is INTERSTATE 405 inspected?
INTERSTATE 405's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 268,300 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. INTERSTATE 405 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for INTERSTATE 405?
INTERSTATE 405 has an NBI inventory load rating of 58.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining INTERSTATE 405?
INTERSTATE 405 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is INTERSTATE 405 and does age affect safety?
INTERSTATE 405 was built in 1962, making it 64 years old and last reconstructed in 2003.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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