US Bridges

Interstate 605 NB over Santa Fe Flood Basin

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-605-25.09-IRW · Structure no. 53 2030R

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,302 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
74,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 605 NB over Santa Fe Flood Basin is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 605 NB over Santa Fe Flood Basin in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 74,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,200 by 2045. The structure is 1,302 ft (396.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 605 NB
CrossesSanta Fe Flood Basin
Location07-LA-605-25.09-IRW
RouteInterstate 605
Coordinates34.12647, -117.96375
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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,302 ft (396.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,000 (2022)
Projected traffic81,200 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 605 NB over Santa Fe Flood Basin built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 605 NB over Santa Fe Flood Basin 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 605 NB over Santa Fe Flood Basin carry?

About 74,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 605 NB over Santa Fe Flood Basin?

The structure is 1,302 ft (396.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 605 NB over Santa Fe Flood Basin?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.