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Los Angeles County, CA · Structure #53 1653

INTERSTATE 605

INTERSTATE 605 in 07-La-605-R8.38-Nrw, Los Angeles County, California received a condition grade of B (73/100). Built in 1966, the bridge carries 298K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 605 over Firestone BLVD.

INTERSTATE 605 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 73/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.

The bridge was built in 1966 and is now 60 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. INTERSTATE 605 carries an average daily traffic count of 298,000 vehicles, with 14 lane(s) crossing Firestone BLVD. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
73/100
73
Condition Score
298K
Daily Traffic
1966
Year Built
58m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
7/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
INTERSTATE 605
Crosses Over
Firestone BLVD
State
California
County
Los Angeles County
Location
07-La-605-R8.38-Nrw
Year Built
1966
Reconstructed
1992
Age
60 years
Daily Traffic
298,000
Lanes
14
Length
58 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
53 1653

About This Bridge

INTERSTATE 605 is a 60-year-old bridge located 07-La-605-R8.38-Nrw in Los Angeles County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 605 over Firestone BLVD with 14 traffic lanes, handling approximately 298K vehicles per day. Built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1992, the structure spans 58 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (73/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

07-La-605-R8.38-Nrw, Los Angeles County, California

33.924317, -118.103878

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Frequently Asked Questions

INTERSTATE 605 has a Condition Score of 73/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

INTERSTATE 605 was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1992, making it 60 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

INTERSTATE 605 carries approximately 298K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 14 traffic lanes. It is 58 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 605 in 07-La-605-R8.38-Nrw, Los Angeles County, California.

No, INTERSTATE 605 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

INTERSTATE 605 is located 07-La-605-R8.38-Nrw in Los Angeles County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 605 over Firestone BLVD. Its coordinates are 33.924317, -118.103878. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

INTERSTATE 605 carries INTERSTATE 605 over Firestone BLVD. The bridge is 58 meters long and was built in 1966, with reconstruction in 1992.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.

Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.