US Bridges

State Route 118 WB over Sharp Ave

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-118-R11.31L-LA · Structure no. 53 2342L

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

About this bridge

State Route 118 WB over Sharp Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 118 WB over Sharp Ave 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 154,929 by 2046. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 118 WB
CrossesSharp Ave
Location07-LA-118-R11.31L-LA
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates34.26661, -118.44607
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122,000 (2020)
Projected traffic154,929 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-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 State Route 118 WB over Sharp Ave built?

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

What condition is State Route 118 WB over Sharp Ave 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 WB over Sharp Ave carry?

About 122,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 118 WB over Sharp Ave?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 118 WB over Sharp Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.