US Bridges

Graham Access over Interstate 605

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-605-23.32-IRW · Structure no. 53 2034

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
293 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graham Access over Interstate 605 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Graham Access over Interstate 605 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 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 90% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,273 by 2045. The structure is 293 ft (89.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGraham Access
CrossesInterstate 605
Location07-LA-605-23.32-IRW
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.10651, -117.98285
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length293 ft (89.2 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2015)
Projected traffic5,273 by 2045
Trucks90%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Graham Access over Interstate 605 built?

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

What condition is Graham Access 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Graham Access over Interstate 605 carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 90% are trucks.

How long is Graham Access over Interstate 605?

The structure is 293 ft (89.2 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Graham Access over Interstate 605?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.