US Bridges

State Route 14 over Tick Canyon Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-014-35.34 · Structure no. 53 1547

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
101,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 14 over Tick Canyon Wash is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 14 over Tick Canyon Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 101,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 209,426 by 2045. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 14
CrossesTick Canyon Wash
Location07-LA-014-35.34
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates34.43333, -118.39236
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.9 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101,000 (2019)
Projected traffic209,426 by 2045
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Tick Canyon Wash built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is State Route 14 over Tick Canyon Wash 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 over Tick Canyon Wash carry?

About 101,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 14 over Tick Canyon Wash?

The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 14 over Tick Canyon Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.