US Bridges

E&W118-S5 Connectr over Paxton Street

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-118-R11.42L-LA · Structure no. 53 1127H

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51,151
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E&W118-S5 Connectr over Paxton Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E&W118-S5 Connectr over Paxton Street in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 51,151 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,844 by 2046. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE&W118-S5 Connectr
CrossesPaxton Street
Location07-LA-118-R11.42L-LA
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates34.26254, -118.44107
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,151 (2018)
Projected traffic66,844 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E&W118-S5 Connectr over Paxton Street built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is E&W118-S5 Connectr over Paxton Street 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does E&W118-S5 Connectr over Paxton Street carry?

About 51,151 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is E&W118-S5 Connectr over Paxton Street?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns E&W118-S5 Connectr over Paxton Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.