US Bridges

Elizabeth Lake over Amargosa Crk

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 4.8MI E/O Bouquet Cn RD · Structure no. 53C2016

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,300
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elizabeth Lake over Amargosa Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Elizabeth Lake over Amargosa Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 15,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,360 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesElizabeth Lake
CrossesAmargosa Crk
Location4.8MI E/O Bouquet Cn RD
RouteCity Street 0Q011
Coordinates34.58712, -118.19747
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,300 (2014)
Projected traffic18,360 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Elizabeth Lake over Amargosa Crk built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elizabeth Lake 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Elizabeth Lake over Amargosa Crk carry?

About 15,300 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Elizabeth Lake over Amargosa Crk?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Elizabeth Lake over Amargosa Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.