US Bridges

Ramp/Connector 118 over Browns Canyon Wash

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-118-R2.55-LA · Structure no. 53 2182S

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
551 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,268
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp/Connector 118 over Browns Canyon Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ramp/Connector 118 over Browns Canyon Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1971, 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 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 8,268 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,088 by 2045. The structure is 551 ft (168 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp/Connector 118
CrossesBrowns Canyon Wash
Location07-LA-118-R2.55-LA
RouteState Highway 118
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.27326, -118.59228
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length551 ft (168 m)
Longest span231 ft (70.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,268 (2020)
Projected traffic10,088 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp/Connector 118 over Browns Canyon Wash built?

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

What condition is Ramp/Connector 118 over Browns Canyon Wash 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 Ramp/Connector 118 over Browns Canyon Wash carry?

About 8,268 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ramp/Connector 118 over Browns Canyon Wash?

The structure is 551 ft (168 m) long with a longest span of 231 ft (70.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp/Connector 118 over Browns Canyon Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.