US Bridges

Route 118 over Laurel Canyon Blvd

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-118-R11.56L-LA · Structure no. 53 2345F

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,559
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 118 over Laurel Canyon Blvd is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 118 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 5,559 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,240 by 2046. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 118
CrossesLaurel Canyon Blvd
Location07-LA-118-R11.56L-LA
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates34.26775, -118.44197
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span184 ft (56 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,559 (2018)
Projected traffic7,240 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
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 Route 118 over Laurel Canyon Blvd built?

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

What condition is Route 118 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 Route 118 over Laurel Canyon Blvd carry?

About 5,559 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 118 over Laurel Canyon Blvd?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Route 118 over Laurel Canyon Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.