US Bridges

State Route 14 over LA Aqueduct

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-014-R27.55-SCTA · Structure no. 53 2146

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
359 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
148,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 14 over LA Aqueduct is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying State Route 14 over LA Aqueduct 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 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 148,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 234,766 by 2041. The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long and 154 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 14
CrossesLA Aqueduct
Location07-LA-014-R27.55-SCTA
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates34.37152, -118.49968
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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length359 ft (109.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width154 ft (46.9 m)
Roadway width150 ft (45.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148,000 (2021)
Projected traffic234,766 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 14 over LA Aqueduct 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 LA Aqueduct 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 LA Aqueduct carry?

About 148,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 14 over LA Aqueduct?

The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 14 over LA Aqueduct?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.