US Bridges

Route 118 over Haskell Avenue

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-118-R9.57-LA · Structure no. 53 2209

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
254,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 118 over Haskell Avenue is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 118 over Haskell Avenue in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 254,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 322,630 by 2046. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 232 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 118
CrossesHaskell Avenue
Location07-LA-118-R9.57-LA
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates34.26561, -118.47627
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width232 ft (70.6 m)
Roadway width198 ft (60.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic254,000 (2020)
Projected traffic322,630 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure13
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 Haskell Avenue built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 118 over Haskell Avenue 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Route 118 over Haskell Avenue carry?

About 254,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route 118 over Haskell Avenue?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 232 ft wide.

Who owns Route 118 over Haskell Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.