US Bridges

S14-S 5 Truck Conn over Sierra HWY

Fair

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

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S14-S 5 Truck Conn over Sierra HWY is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S14-S 5 Truck Conn over Sierra HWY in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1971, 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 6 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,858 by 2041. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS14-S 5 Truck Conn
CrossesSierra HWY
Location07-LA-014-R25.13
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates34.33871, -118.50757
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (31.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2021)
Projected traffic11,858 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 S14-S 5 Truck Conn over Sierra HWY built?

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

What condition is S14-S 5 Truck Conn 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 S14-S 5 Truck Conn over Sierra HWY carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is S14-S 5 Truck Conn over Sierra HWY?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns S14-S 5 Truck Conn over Sierra HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.