US Bridges

Ave I over Amargosa Drn

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 200FT E/O SR-14 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0416

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
179 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
25,064
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave I over Amargosa Drn is a concrete culvert carrying Ave I over Amargosa Drn 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25,064 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,077 by 2044. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAve I
CrossesAmargosa Drn
Location200FT E/O SR-14 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0Q006
Coordinates34.70392, -118.1685
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans14
Design loadUnknown
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,064 (2014)
Projected traffic30,077 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Ave I over Amargosa Drn built?

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

What condition is Ave I over Amargosa Drn in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Ave I over Amargosa Drn carry?

About 25,064 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ave I over Amargosa Drn?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Ave I over Amargosa Drn?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.