US Bridges

State Route 14 over Sierra HWY

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-014-R25.13 · Structure no. 53 1936

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
159,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 14 over Sierra HWY is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 14 over Sierra HWY in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 159,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 238,735 by 2041. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 182 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Route 14
CrossesSierra HWY
Location07-LA-014-R25.13
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates34.33838, -118.50684
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (31.9 m)
Deck width182 ft (55.6 m)
Roadway width178 ft (54.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159,000 (2021)
Projected traffic238,735 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Sierra HWY built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is State Route 14 over Sierra HWY 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 14 over Sierra HWY carry?

About 159,000 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is State Route 14 over Sierra HWY?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 182 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 14 over Sierra HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.