US Bridges

Route 118 over Borden Ave

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-118-R13.44-LA · Structure no. 53 2119

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 118 over Borden Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 118 over Borden Ave in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 154 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 118
CrossesBorden Ave
Location07-LA-118-R13.44-LA
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates34.28249, -118.41541
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width154 ft (46.9 m)
Roadway width149 ft (45.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115,000 (2018)
Projected traffic120,575 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-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 Route 118 over Borden Ave built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 118 over Borden Ave 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 Borden Ave carry?

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

How long is Route 118 over Borden Ave?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.

Who owns Route 118 over Borden Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.