US Bridges

SR 118 over Sepulveda Blvd

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-118-R10.07-LA · Structure no. 53 2213

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
247,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 118 over Sepulveda Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 118 over Sepulveda Blvd in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 247,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 313,263 by 2046. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 179 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 118
CrossesSepulveda Blvd
Location07-LA-118-R10.07-LA
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates34.26567, -118.46762
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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width179 ft (54.6 m)
Roadway width168 ft (51.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247,000 (2020)
Projected traffic313,263 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure12
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 SR 118 over Sepulveda Blvd built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 118 over Sepulveda Blvd 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 SR 118 over Sepulveda Blvd carry?

About 247,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 118 over Sepulveda Blvd?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 179 ft wide.

Who owns SR 118 over Sepulveda Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.