Ward Road over Route 14
FairLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-014-46.76 · Structure no. 53 1546
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 289 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ward Road over Route 14 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ward Road over Route 14 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,255 by 2041. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ward Road over Route 14 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ward Road 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 2023.
How much traffic does Ward Road over Route 14 carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ward Road over Route 14?
The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Ward Road over Route 14?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.