INTERSTATE 605
Carrying INTERSTATE 605 over WALNUT CREEK
07-LA-605-R19.85-BWP, Los Angeles, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: INTERSTATE 605
The INTERSTATE 605 bridge in Los Angeles, California carries INTERSTATE 605 over WALNUT CREEK. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1995, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 7 sections, stretching 142.2 meters (467 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 237,090 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How INTERSTATE 605 compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1957
- Last Reconstructed
- 1995
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 7
- Structure Length
- 142.2 m (467 ft)
- Deck Width
- 52.0 m (171 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 237,090 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 53 1343
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether INTERSTATE 605 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare INTERSTATE 605 against other structures in Los Angeles and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for INTERSTATE 605?
INTERSTATE 605 in Los Angeles, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is INTERSTATE 605 inspected?
INTERSTATE 605's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 237,090 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. INTERSTATE 605 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for INTERSTATE 605?
INTERSTATE 605 has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining INTERSTATE 605?
INTERSTATE 605 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is INTERSTATE 605 and does age affect safety?
INTERSTATE 605 was built in 1957, making it 69 years old and last reconstructed in 1995.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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