US Bridges

10th ST W over Amargosa Drn

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI S/O Ave K · Structure no. 53C1947

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,136
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th ST W over Amargosa Drn is a concrete culvert carrying 10th ST W over Amargosa Drn in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 32,136 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,563 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries10th ST W
CrossesAmargosa Drn
Location0.1MI S/O Ave K
RouteCity Street 0Q002
Coordinates34.66965, -118.14767
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,136 (2014)
Projected traffic38,563 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 10th ST W over Amargosa Drn built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10th ST W over Amargosa Drn 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 10th ST W over Amargosa Drn carry?

About 32,136 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 10th ST W over Amargosa Drn?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns 10th ST W over Amargosa Drn?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.