US Bridges

Ave K over Armagosa Drn

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2MI E/O I-14 Fwy · Structure no. 53C2094

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,952
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave K over Armagosa Drn is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ave K over Armagosa Drn in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 29,952 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,942 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAve K
CrossesArmagosa Drn
Location0.2MI E/O I-14 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0Q034
Coordinates34.67479, -118.15335
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,952 (2014)
Projected traffic35,942 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
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 Ave K over Armagosa Drn built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave K over Armagosa 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ave K over Armagosa Drn carry?

About 29,952 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ave K over Armagosa Drn?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Ave K over Armagosa Drn?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.