US Bridges

Paxton Street Off over Paxton Street

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-118-R12.27-LA · Structure no. 53 2354S

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
386 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,675
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paxton Street Off over Paxton Street is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Paxton Street Off over Paxton Street 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 5,675 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,085 by 2041. The structure is 386 ft (117.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPaxton Street Off
CrossesPaxton Street
Location07-LA-118-R12.27-LA
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates34.27072, -118.43058
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length386 ft (117.7 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,675 (2018)
Projected traffic7,085 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 Paxton Street Off over Paxton Street built?

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

What condition is Paxton Street Off over Paxton Street 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Paxton Street Off over Paxton Street carry?

About 5,675 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Paxton Street Off over Paxton Street?

The structure is 386 ft (117.7 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Paxton Street Off over Paxton Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.