US Bridges

Route 118 over Fox Street

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-118-R10.83-LA · Structure no. 53 2215

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
122,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 118 over Fox Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 118 over Fox Street 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 122,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 155,071 by 2046. The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long and 196 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 118
CrossesFox Street
Location07-LA-118-R10.83-LA
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates34.26561, -118.45469
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 rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.5 m)
Longest span192 ft (58.6 m)
Deck width196 ft (59.7 m)
Roadway width190 ft (58 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122,000 (2020)
Projected traffic155,071 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure14
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 Fox Street built?

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

What condition is Route 118 over Fox Street 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 Route 118 over Fox Street carry?

About 122,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route 118 over Fox Street?

The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long with a longest span of 192 ft (58.6 m) and a deck 196 ft wide.

Who owns Route 118 over Fox Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.