US Bridges

S5-E118 Connector over Routes 5 & 118 & Conns

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-39.36-LA · Structure no. 53 2330F

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,138 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,160
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S5-E118 Connector over Routes 5 & 118 & Conns is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S5-E118 Connector over Routes 5 & 118 & Conns 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 3,160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,966 by 2043. The structure is 1,138 ft (346.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS5-E118 Connector
CrossesRoutes 5 & 118 & Conns
Location07-LA-005-39.36-LA
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates34.26631, -118.44245
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,138 ft (346.9 m)
Longest span192 ft (58.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,160 (2018)
Projected traffic3,966 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S5-E118 Connector over Routes 5 & 118 & Conns built?

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

What condition is S5-E118 Connector over Routes 5 & 118 & Conns 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 S5-E118 Connector over Routes 5 & 118 & Conns carry?

About 3,160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S5-E118 Connector over Routes 5 & 118 & Conns?

The structure is 1,138 ft (346.9 m) long with a longest span of 192 ft (58.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S5-E118 Connector over Routes 5 & 118 & Conns?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.