US Bridges

Lower Azusa Road over Interstate 605

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-605-22.15-IRW · Structure no. 53 2053

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
296 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Azusa Road over Interstate 605 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lower Azusa Road over Interstate 605 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,543 by 2045. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLower Azusa Road
CrossesInterstate 605
Location07-LA-605-22.15-IRW
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.09177, -117.99217
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2015)
Projected traffic4,543 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
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 Lower Azusa Road over Interstate 605 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Azusa Road 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 Lower Azusa Road over Interstate 605 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lower Azusa Road over Interstate 605?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Azusa Road over Interstate 605?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.