US Bridges

SR 118 EB over Laurel Canyon Blvd

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-118-R11.57R-LA · Structure no. 53 2344R

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66,750
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 118 EB over Laurel Canyon Blvd is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 118 EB over Laurel Canyon Blvd 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 66,750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,920 by 2044. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 118 EB
CrossesLaurel Canyon Blvd
Location07-LA-118-R11.57R-LA
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates34.26695, -118.44108
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,750 (2018)
Projected traffic61,920 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 SR 118 EB over Laurel Canyon Blvd built?

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

What condition is SR 118 EB over Laurel Canyon Blvd 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 118 EB over Laurel Canyon Blvd carry?

About 66,750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 118 EB over Laurel Canyon Blvd?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 118 EB over Laurel Canyon Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.