US Bridges

State Route 14 over Avenue "k" Drain

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-014-R66.90-LAN · Structure no. 53 2607

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 14 over Avenue "k" Drain is a concrete culvert carrying State Route 14 over Avenue "k" Drain 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 75,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,963 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 184 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 14
CrossesAvenue "k" Drain
Location07-LA-014-R66.90-LAN
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates34.67581, -118.15818
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width184 ft (56 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,000 (2019)
Projected traffic84,963 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 14 over Avenue "k" Drain built?

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

What condition is State Route 14 over Avenue "k" Drain 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 2021.

How much traffic does State Route 14 over Avenue "k" Drain carry?

About 75,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State Route 14 over Avenue "k" Drain?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 184 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 14 over Avenue "k" Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.