US Bridges

Paxton ST on Ramp over Paxton Street

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-118-R12.33-LA · Structure no. 53 2364S

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,268
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paxton ST on Ramp over Paxton Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Paxton ST on Ramp 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 1,268 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,643 by 2041. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPaxton ST on Ramp
CrossesPaxton Street
Location07-LA-118-R12.33-LA
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates34.27124, -118.42906
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,268 (2018)
Projected traffic1,643 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 ST on Ramp over Paxton Street built?

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

What condition is Paxton ST on Ramp 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 ST on Ramp over Paxton Street carry?

About 1,268 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Paxton ST on Ramp over Paxton Street?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Paxton ST on Ramp over Paxton Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.