US Bridges

Avenue "o" over Route 14

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-014-R62.66 · Structure no. 53 2179

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue "o" over Route 14 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Avenue "o" over Route 14 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,030 by 2041. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAvenue "o"
CrossesRoute 14
Location07-LA-014-R62.66
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.61644, -118.15369
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2017)
Projected traffic1,030 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Avenue "o" over Route 14 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue "o" over Route 14 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Avenue "o" over Route 14 carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Avenue "o" over Route 14?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue "o" over Route 14?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.