US Bridges

Arrow HWY over Interstate 605

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-605-23.96-IRW · Structure no. 53 2038

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
343 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arrow HWY over Interstate 605 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Arrow HWY 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,130 by 2045. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesArrow HWY
CrossesInterstate 605
Location07-LA-605-23.96-IRW
RouteCity Street 0L528
Coordinates34.11474, -117.97847
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length343 ft (104.5 m)
Longest span177 ft (53.9 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2015)
Projected traffic12,130 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 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 Arrow HWY over Interstate 605 built?

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

What condition is Arrow HWY 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 Arrow HWY over Interstate 605 carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Arrow HWY over Interstate 605?

The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (53.9 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Arrow HWY over Interstate 605?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.