US Bridges

Route 14 over Via Princessa

Poor

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-014-R30.91 · Structure no. 53 2201K

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 14 over Via Princessa is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 14 over 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,407 by 2047. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoute 14
CrossesVia Princessa
Location07-LA-014-R30.91
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates34.40305, -118.45727
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2021)
Projected traffic8,407 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Route 14 over Via Princessa built?

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

What condition is Route 14 over Via Princessa in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Route 14 over Via Princessa carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Route 14 over Via Princessa?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Route 14 over Via Princessa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.