US Bridges

State Route 14 over Los Angeles Aqueduct Shv

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-014U-T27.37 · Structure no. 53 0363L

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
74,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 14 over Los Angeles Aqueduct Shv is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 14 over Los Angeles Aqueduct Shv in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 74,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,749 by 2045. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 14
CrossesLos Angeles Aqueduct Shv
Location07-LA-014U-T27.37
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates34.3723, -118.49998
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,000 (2021)
Projected traffic119,749 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 14 over Los Angeles Aqueduct Shv built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 14 over Los Angeles Aqueduct Shv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 14 over Los Angeles Aqueduct Shv carry?

About 74,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 14 over Los Angeles Aqueduct Shv?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 14 over Los Angeles Aqueduct Shv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.