US Bridges

State Route 14 over Whitney Creek

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-014-R27.10 · Structure no. 53 2608

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
148,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 14 over Whitney Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 14 over Whitney Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 148,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 238,705 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 915 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 14
CrossesWhitney Creek
Location07-LA-014-R27.10
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates34.36597, -118.5028
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 inspectionDecember 2022
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width915 ft (279 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148,000 (2009)
Projected traffic238,705 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure9
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 Whitney Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 14 over Whitney Creek 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does State Route 14 over Whitney Creek carry?

About 148,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 14 over Whitney Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 915 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 14 over Whitney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.