US Bridges

South Street over Interstate 605

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-605-R3.75-CRTS · Structure no. 53 1732

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Street over Interstate 605 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Street over Interstate 605 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 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 16,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,668 by 2042. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth Street
CrossesInterstate 605
Location07-LA-605-R3.75-CRTS
RouteCity Street 0L074
Coordinates33.85826, -118.09657
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.8 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,700 (2021)
Projected traffic22,668 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 South Street over Interstate 605 built?

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

What condition is South Street over Interstate 605 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does South Street over Interstate 605 carry?

About 16,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is South Street over Interstate 605?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns South Street over Interstate 605?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.