US Bridges

Interstate 605 over State Route 72

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-605-R13.55-WIT · Structure no. 53 1509

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
186 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
230,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 605 over State Route 72 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 605 over State Route 72 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 230,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 268,410 by 2045. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 605
CrossesState Route 72
Location07-LA-605-R13.55-WIT
RouteInterstate 605
Coordinates33.99305, -118.06909
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.1 m)
Roadway width140 ft (42.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230,000 (2022)
Projected traffic268,410 by 2045
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-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 Interstate 605 over State Route 72 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 605 over State Route 72 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 605 over State Route 72 carry?

About 230,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 605 over State Route 72?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 605 over State Route 72?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.