US Bridges

State Route 118 over Limekiln Canyon

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-118-R4.54-LA · Structure no. 53 2502

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
174,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 118 over Limekiln Canyon is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 118 over Limekiln Canyon in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 45 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 174,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 212,313 by 2045. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 118
CrossesLimekiln Canyon
Location07-LA-118-R4.54-LA
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates34.27232, -118.55769
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.1 m)
Roadway width142 ft (43.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174,000 (2020)
Projected traffic212,313 by 2045
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 State Route 118 over Limekiln Canyon built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is State Route 118 over Limekiln Canyon 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 State Route 118 over Limekiln Canyon carry?

About 174,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 118 over Limekiln Canyon?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 118 over Limekiln Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.