US Bridges

Lancaster Blvd over Amargosa Drn

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 200FT E/O SR-14 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0874

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
102 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
15,300
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lancaster Blvd over Amargosa Drn is a concrete culvert carrying Lancaster Blvd over Amargosa Drn in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 15,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLancaster Blvd
CrossesAmargosa Drn
Location200FT E/O SR-14 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0Q038
Coordinates34.69662, -118.16939
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,300 (2016)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Lancaster Blvd over Amargosa Drn built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lancaster Blvd 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lancaster Blvd over Amargosa Drn carry?

About 15,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lancaster Blvd over Amargosa Drn?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Lancaster Blvd over Amargosa Drn?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.