US Bridges

Route 118 over San Fernando RD

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-118-R12.40-LA · Structure no. 53 2095

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
115,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 118 over San Fernando RD is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 118 over San Fernando RD 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 115,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 120,575 by 2041. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 201 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 118
CrossesSan Fernando RD
Location07-LA-118-R12.40-LA
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates34.27211, -118.42889
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 inspectionApril 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 rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span128 ft (38.9 m)
Deck width201 ft (61.3 m)
Roadway width196 ft (59.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115,000 (2018)
Projected traffic120,575 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Route 118 over San Fernando RD built?

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

What condition is Route 118 over San Fernando RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Route 118 over San Fernando RD carry?

About 115,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 118 over San Fernando RD?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (38.9 m) and a deck 201 ft wide.

Who owns Route 118 over San Fernando RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.