US Bridges

State Route 118 over Canoga Ave

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-118-R2.32-LA · Structure no. 53 2181

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 118 over Canoga Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 118 over Canoga Ave in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 54 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 155,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 190,129 by 2045. The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long and 159 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 118
CrossesCanoga Ave
Location07-LA-118-R2.32-LA
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates34.27454, -118.59662
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 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.1 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width159 ft (48.4 m)
Roadway width154 ft (47 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155,000 (2020)
Projected traffic190,129 by 2045
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure11
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 Canoga Ave built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is State Route 118 over Canoga 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 118 over Canoga Ave carry?

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

How long is State Route 118 over Canoga Ave?

The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 159 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 118 over Canoga Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.