US Bridges

State Route 14 SB over Puritan Mine Road

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-014-45.73 · Structure no. 53 1545L

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 14 SB over Puritan Mine Road is a concrete tee beam carrying State Route 14 SB over Puritan Mine Road in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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 48,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96,062 by 2047. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 14 SB
CrossesPuritan Mine Road
Location07-LA-014-45.73
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates34.50471, -118.24551
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,500 (2019)
Projected traffic96,062 by 2047
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 State Route 14 SB over Puritan Mine Road built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is State Route 14 SB over Puritan Mine Road 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 State Route 14 SB over Puritan Mine Road carry?

About 48,500 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is State Route 14 SB over Puritan Mine Road?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 14 SB over Puritan Mine Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.