US Bridges

State Route 118 over SR 27(TOPANGA Canyon Bl)

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-118-R1.78-LA · Structure no. 53 1832

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
155,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 118 over SR 27(TOPANGA Canyon Bl) is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 118 over SR 27(TOPANGA Canyon Bl) in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5 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 155,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 190,129 by 2045. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 118
CrossesSR 27(TOPANGA Canyon Bl)
Location07-LA-118-R1.78-LA
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates34.27763, -118.60516
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width144 ft (43.9 m)
Roadway width142 ft (43.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155,000 (2020)
Projected traffic190,129 by 2045
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 State Route 118 over SR 27(TOPANGA Canyon Bl) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is State Route 118 over SR 27(TOPANGA Canyon Bl) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 118 over SR 27(TOPANGA Canyon Bl) carry?

About 155,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 118 over SR 27(TOPANGA Canyon Bl)?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 118 over SR 27(TOPANGA Canyon Bl)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.