US Bridges

Escondido RD over Route 14

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-014-43.29 · Structure no. 53 1544

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
276 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Escondido RD over Route 14 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Escondido RD over Route 14 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,116 by 2043. The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEscondido RD
CrossesRoute 14
Location07-LA-014-43.29
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.49215, -118.28415
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2019)
Projected traffic2,116 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Escondido RD over Route 14 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Escondido RD over Route 14 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 Escondido RD over Route 14 carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Escondido RD over Route 14?

The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Escondido RD over Route 14?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.