US Bridges

Interstate 605 over Cecilia Street

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-605-R8.91-NRW · Structure no. 53 1654

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
276,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 605 over Cecilia Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 605 over Cecilia Street in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 59 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 276,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 283,000 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 192 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 605
CrossesCecilia Street
Location07-LA-605-R8.91-NRW
RouteInterstate 605
Coordinates33.93186, -118.10117
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width192 ft (58.4 m)
Roadway width170 ft (51.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276,000 (2021)
Projected traffic283,000 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure13
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cecilia Street built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Interstate 605 over Cecilia Street 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 605 over Cecilia Street carry?

About 276,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 605 over Cecilia Street?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 192 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 605 over Cecilia Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.