US Bridges

State Route 118 EB over Interstate 5

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-118-R11.42R-LA · Structure no. 53 2324R

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
221 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
83,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 118 EB over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 118 EB over Interstate 5 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 83,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,401 by 2046. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Route 118 EB
CrossesInterstate 5
Location07-LA-118-R11.42R-LA
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates34.26649, -118.44368
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83,000 (2020)
Projected traffic105,401 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 State Route 118 EB over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is State Route 118 EB over Interstate 5 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 EB over Interstate 5 carry?

About 83,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 118 EB over Interstate 5?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 118 EB over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.