US Bridges

Sierra HWY over Abandoned SR 14 Ramp

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-014U-24.30 · Structure no. 53 1013

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,630
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sierra HWY over Abandoned SR 14 Ramp is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sierra HWY over Abandoned SR 14 Ramp in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 7,630 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,573 by 2047. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSierra HWY
CrossesAbandoned SR 14 Ramp
Location07-LA-014U-24.30
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates34.33361, -118.50501
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating73.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,630 (2021)
Projected traffic7,573 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sierra HWY over Abandoned SR 14 Ramp built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sierra HWY over Abandoned SR 14 Ramp 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Sierra HWY over Abandoned SR 14 Ramp carry?

About 7,630 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sierra HWY over Abandoned SR 14 Ramp?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Sierra HWY over Abandoned SR 14 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.