US Bridges

Ave H over Amargosa Crk

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI W/O I-14 Fwy · Structure no. 53C2095

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
131 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,828
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave H over Amargosa Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Ave H over Amargosa Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,828 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,111 by 2044. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAve H
CrossesAmargosa Crk
Location0.3MI W/O I-14 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0Q040
Coordinates34.71856, -118.16842
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 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 spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length131 ft (40 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width131 ft (40 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,828 (2014)
Projected traffic3,111 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
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 Ave H over Amargosa Crk built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave H 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 Ave H over Amargosa Crk carry?

About 2,828 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ave H over Amargosa Crk?

The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns Ave H over Amargosa Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.