Balboa Blvd over Route 118
GoodLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-118-R7.80-LA · Structure no. 53 2395
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 282 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 61,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Balboa Blvd over Route 118 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Balboa Blvd over Route 118 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 61,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,411 by 2046. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Balboa Blvd over Route 118 built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Balboa Blvd over Route 118 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Balboa Blvd over Route 118 carry?
About 61,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Balboa Blvd over Route 118?
The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.6 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.
Who owns Balboa Blvd over Route 118?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.