US Bridges

State Route 14 over Ave B Drain 1

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-014-R76.41 · Structure no. 53 2303

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 14 over Ave B Drain 1 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 14 over Ave B Drain 1 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 33,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,640 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 225 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 14
CrossesAve B Drain 1
Location07-LA-014-R76.41
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates34.81195, -118.17046
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
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width225 ft (68.6 m)
Roadway width115 ft (35.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,500 (2019)
Projected traffic57,640 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 14 over Ave B Drain 1 built?

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

What condition is State Route 14 over Ave B Drain 1 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 State Route 14 over Ave B Drain 1 carry?

About 33,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Route 14 over Ave B Drain 1?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 225 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 14 over Ave B Drain 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.