US Bridges

Route 118 over Arleta Ave

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-118-R11.05L-LA · Structure no. 53 2357

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

About this bridge

Route 118 over Arleta Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 118 over Arleta 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 154,928 by 2046. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 213 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 118
CrossesArleta Ave
Location07-LA-118-R11.05L-LA
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates34.2656, -118.45001
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.4 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width213 ft (64.8 m)
Roadway width200 ft (61 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122,000 (2020)
Projected traffic154,928 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure13
Traffic directionTwo-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 Arleta Ave built?

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

What condition is Route 118 over Arleta 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 Route 118 over Arleta Ave carry?

About 122,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route 118 over Arleta Ave?

The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 213 ft wide.

Who owns Route 118 over Arleta Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.