US Bridges

Columbia Way over Amargosa Crk

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.6MI W/O Sierra HWY · Structure no. 53C1868

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,670
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbia Way over Amargosa Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Columbia Way over Amargosa Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8,670 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,971 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesColumbia Way
CrossesAmargosa Crk
Location0.6MI W/O Sierra HWY
RouteCity Street 0Q031
Coordinates34.64569, -118.13883
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,670 (2014)
Projected traffic9,971 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Columbia Way over Amargosa Crk built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Columbia Way over Amargosa Crk 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 2024.

How much traffic does Columbia Way over Amargosa Crk carry?

About 8,670 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Columbia Way over Amargosa Crk?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Columbia Way over Amargosa Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.