US Bridges

State Route 14 over Via Princessa

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-014-R30.89 · Structure no. 53 2166

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
143,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 14 over Via Princessa is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 14 over Via Princessa 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 143,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 229,774 by 2047. The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 154 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 14
CrossesVia Princessa
Location07-LA-014-R30.89
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates34.40231, -118.45496
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.4 m)
Longest span157 ft (48 m)
Deck width154 ft (46.9 m)
Roadway width150 ft (45.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143,000 (2021)
Projected traffic229,774 by 2047
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Via Princessa 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 Via Princessa 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 14 over Via Princessa carry?

About 143,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State Route 14 over Via Princessa?

The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (48 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 14 over Via Princessa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.