US Bridges

Wardlow RD over Interstate 605

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-605-R0.79-LBCH · Structure no. 53 1850

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,350
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wardlow RD over Interstate 605 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wardlow RD 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 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 8,350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,334 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWardlow RD
CrossesInterstate 605
Location07-LA-605-R0.79-LBCH
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.81755, -118.08173
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,350 (2021)
Projected traffic11,334 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Wardlow RD over Interstate 605 built?

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

What condition is Wardlow RD over Interstate 605 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 Wardlow RD over Interstate 605 carry?

About 8,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wardlow RD over Interstate 605?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Wardlow RD over Interstate 605?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.