US Bridges

Interstate 605 over UP RR & Lacmta

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-605-R4.71-CRTS · Structure no. 53 1721

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
245,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 605 over UP RR & Lacmta is a concrete slab carrying Interstate 605 over UP RR & Lacmta in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1966, 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 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 245,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 257,261 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 200 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 605
CrossesUP RR & Lacmta
Location07-LA-605-R4.71-CRTS
RouteInterstate 605
Coordinates33.87149, -118.10041
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width200 ft (61.1 m)
Roadway width189 ft (57.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245,000 (2021)
Projected traffic257,261 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 UP RR & Lacmta built?

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

What condition is Interstate 605 over UP RR & Lacmta 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 605 over UP RR & Lacmta carry?

About 245,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 605 over UP RR & Lacmta?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 200 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 605 over UP RR & Lacmta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.