US Bridges

W118-S5 Connector over Routes 5 & 118 Laurel Cy

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-118-R11.52L-LA · Structure no. 53 2327F

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,672 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,692
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W118-S5 Connector over Routes 5 & 118 Laurel Cy is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W118-S5 Connector over Routes 5 & 118 Laurel Cy 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 11,692 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,269 by 2046. The structure is 1,672 ft (509.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW118-S5 Connector
CrossesRoutes 5 & 118 Laurel Cy
Location07-LA-118-R11.52L-LA
RouteState Highway 118
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.26385, -118.442
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,672 ft (509.6 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,692 (2018)
Projected traffic15,269 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W118-S5 Connector over Routes 5 & 118 Laurel Cy built?

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

What condition is W118-S5 Connector over Routes 5 & 118 Laurel Cy 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does W118-S5 Connector over Routes 5 & 118 Laurel Cy carry?

About 11,692 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W118-S5 Connector over Routes 5 & 118 Laurel Cy?

The structure is 1,672 ft (509.6 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns W118-S5 Connector over Routes 5 & 118 Laurel Cy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.