Interstate 605 over Telegraph RD
GoodLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-605-R10.25-SFSP · Structure no. 53 1662
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 264,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 605 over Telegraph RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 605 over Telegraph RD in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 60 years old, older 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 264,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 268,410 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 186 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 605 over Telegraph RD built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Interstate 605 over Telegraph RD 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 605 over Telegraph RD carry?
About 264,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 605 over Telegraph RD?
The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 186 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 605 over Telegraph RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.