US Bridges

State Route 14 over Santa Clara River

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-014-R31.88 · Structure no. 53 2027

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
929 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
113,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 14 over Santa Clara River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 14 over Santa Clara River in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 113,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 209,426 by 2045. The structure is 929 ft (283.3 m) long and 155 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 14
CrossesSanta Clara River
Location07-LA-014-R31.88
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates34.41342, -118.44485
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length929 ft (283.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width155 ft (47.2 m)
Roadway width150 ft (45.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113,000 (2019)
Projected traffic209,426 by 2045
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
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 Santa Clara River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is State Route 14 over Santa Clara River 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 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 14 over Santa Clara River carry?

About 113,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 14 over Santa Clara River?

The structure is 929 ft (283.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 14 over Santa Clara River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.