US Bridges

State Route 118 over East Canyon Channel

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-118-R11.40R-LA · Structure no. 53 2196

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
122,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 118 over East Canyon Channel is a concrete culvert carrying State Route 118 over East Canyon Channel in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 122,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 154,030 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 118
CrossesEast Canyon Channel
Location07-LA-118-R11.40R-LA
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates34.26632, -118.44377
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122,000 (2020)
Projected traffic154,030 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 118 over East Canyon Channel built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 118 over East Canyon Channel 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 118 over East Canyon Channel carry?

About 122,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 118 over East Canyon Channel?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns State Route 118 over East Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.