US Bridges

E118-S405 Connecto over Chatsworth Street

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-118-R9.70-LA · Structure no. 53 2210G

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E118-S405 Connecto over Chatsworth Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E118-S405 Connecto over Chatsworth Street 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 24,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,326 by 2046. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE118-S405 Connecto
CrossesChatsworth Street
Location07-LA-118-R9.70-LA
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates34.26439, -118.47316
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 rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,600 (2020)
Projected traffic31,326 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 E118-S405 Connecto over Chatsworth Street built?

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

What condition is E118-S405 Connecto over Chatsworth Street 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 E118-S405 Connecto over Chatsworth Street carry?

About 24,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E118-S405 Connecto over Chatsworth Street?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns E118-S405 Connecto over Chatsworth Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.