Interstate 605 over Waddell Street
FairLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-605-R11.80-SFSP · Structure no. 53 1666
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 264,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 605 over Waddell Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 605 over Waddell Street in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1965, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 264,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 268,410 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 186 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 605 over Waddell Street built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 605 over Waddell 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 605 over Waddell Street carry?
About 264,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 605 over Waddell Street?
The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 186 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 605 over Waddell Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.