US Bridges

N5-W118 Connector over I 5 & SR 118 Conns Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-39.31-LA · Structure no. 53 2329G

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,667 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
45,883
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N5-W118 Connector over I 5 & SR 118 Conns Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N5-W118 Connector over I 5 & SR 118 Conns Wash 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 45,883 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,639 by 2043. The structure is 1,667 ft (508.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN5-W118 Connector
CrossesI 5 & SR 118 Conns Wash
Location07-LA-005-39.31-LA
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates34.26476, -118.44125
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,667 ft (508.1 m)
Longest span208 ft (63.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,883 (2018)
Projected traffic57,639 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 N5-W118 Connector over I 5 & SR 118 Conns Wash built?

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

What condition is N5-W118 Connector over I 5 & SR 118 Conns Wash 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does N5-W118 Connector over I 5 & SR 118 Conns Wash carry?

About 45,883 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N5-W118 Connector over I 5 & SR 118 Conns Wash?

The structure is 1,667 ft (508.1 m) long with a longest span of 208 ft (63.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns N5-W118 Connector over I 5 & SR 118 Conns Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.