US Bridges

Ramp/Connector 14 over Ave F Drain 3

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-014-R72.10 · Structure no. 53 2289K

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp/Connector 14 over Ave F Drain 3 is a concrete culvert carrying Ramp/Connector 14 over Ave F Drain 3 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRamp/Connector 14
CrossesAve F Drain 3
Location07-LA-014-R72.10
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates34.74944, -118.17121
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2017)
Projected traffic315 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp/Connector 14 over Ave F Drain 3 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp/Connector 14 over Ave F Drain 3 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Ramp/Connector 14 over Ave F Drain 3 carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ramp/Connector 14 over Ave F Drain 3?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp/Connector 14 over Ave F Drain 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.