US Bridges

15th ST W over Amargosa Drn

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI N/O Ave K · Structure no. 53C2093

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
78 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20,384
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

15th ST W over Amargosa Drn is a concrete culvert carrying 15th ST W over Amargosa Drn in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 20,384 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,461 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries15th ST W
CrossesAmargosa Drn
Location0.3MI N/O Ave K
RouteCity Street 0Q044
Coordinates34.67934, -118.15667
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,384 (2014)
Projected traffic24,461 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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 15th ST W over Amargosa Drn built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15th 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 15th ST W over Amargosa Drn carry?

About 20,384 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 15th ST W over Amargosa Drn?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns 15th ST W over Amargosa Drn?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.