US Bridges

Live Oak Ave over Interstate 605

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Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-605-23.52-IRW · Structure no. 53 2036

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
262 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Live Oak Ave over Interstate 605 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Live Oak Ave 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 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,766 by 2045. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLive Oak Ave
CrossesInterstate 605
Location07-LA-605-23.52-IRW
RouteCity Street 0L516
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.10916, -117.98144
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.5 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2018)
Projected traffic14,766 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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 Live Oak Ave over Interstate 605 built?

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

What condition is Live Oak Ave 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Live Oak Ave over Interstate 605 carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Live Oak Ave over Interstate 605?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Live Oak Ave over Interstate 605?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.