US Bridges

Ave O over Amargosa Crk

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI E/O 10th ST W · Structure no. 53C2287

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,171
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave O over Amargosa Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Ave O over Amargosa Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7,171 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,247 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAve O
CrossesAmargosa Crk
Location0.5MI E/O 10th ST W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.61634, -118.13894
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,171 (2017)
Projected traffic8,247 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 O over Amargosa Crk built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave O over Amargosa Crk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ave O over Amargosa Crk carry?

About 7,171 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ave O over Amargosa Crk?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Ave O over Amargosa Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.