US Bridges

State Route 14 over Avenue Q

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-014-R60.19-PMDL · Structure no. 53 1738

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
89,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 14 over Avenue Q is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 14 over Avenue Q in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 59 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 89,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 192,510 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 14
CrossesAvenue Q
Location07-LA-014-R60.19-PMDL
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates34.58696, -118.13369
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width131 ft (40 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89,000 (2017)
Projected traffic192,510 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
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 over Avenue Q built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is State Route 14 over Avenue Q 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 14 over Avenue Q carry?

About 89,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 14 over Avenue Q?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 14 over Avenue Q?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.