US Bridges

State Route 14 over Ward Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-014-46.60 · Structure no. 53 1793

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
97,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 14 over Ward Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 14 over Ward Wash 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 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 97,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 192,125 by 2047. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 241 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 14
CrossesWard Wash
Location07-LA-014-46.60
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates34.50134, -118.23083
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width241 ft (73.4 m)
Roadway width130 ft (39.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97,000 (2019)
Projected traffic192,125 by 2047
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 14 over Ward Wash built?

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

What condition is State Route 14 over Ward 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 Ward Wash carry?

About 97,000 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is State Route 14 over Ward Wash?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 241 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 14 over Ward Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.