FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

INTERSTATE 605

Carrying INTERSTATE 605 over ROSE HILLS CHANNEL

07-LA-605-R15.37-IDY, Los Angeles, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: INTERSTATE 605

The INTERSTATE 605 bridge in Los Angeles, California carries INTERSTATE 605 over ROSE HILLS CHANNEL. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 10.8 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 251,000 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How INTERSTATE 605 compares

▲ 1.1
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of California bridges
3,937
Bridges in Los Angeles · 88 in Poor condition
INTERSTATE 605 32.4 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
70.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1964
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
10.8 m (35 ft)
Deck Width
43.8 m (144 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
251,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
53 1830

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 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 251,000 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 32.4 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 1964, making it 62 years old.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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