US Bridges

Sierra HWY Off-Ram over Route 14 & Via Princessa

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-014-R30.81 · Structure no. 53 2200S

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,522 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sierra HWY Off-Ram over Route 14 & Via Princessa is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sierra HWY Off-Ram over Route 14 & Via Princessa in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1972, 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,905 by 2047. The structure is 1,522 ft (463.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSierra HWY Off-Ram
CrossesRoute 14 & Via Princessa
Location07-LA-014-R30.81
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates34.4009, -118.45684
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,522 ft (463.9 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2021)
Projected traffic18,905 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 Sierra HWY Off-Ram over Route 14 & Via Princessa built?

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

What condition is Sierra HWY Off-Ram over Route 14 & Via Princessa 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 2025.

How much traffic does Sierra HWY Off-Ram over Route 14 & Via Princessa carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sierra HWY Off-Ram over Route 14 & Via Princessa?

The structure is 1,522 ft (463.9 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Sierra HWY Off-Ram over Route 14 & Via Princessa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.