US Bridges

Tampa AVE-W118 on over Limekiln Canyon Wash

Good

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

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,129
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tampa AVE-W118 on over Limekiln Canyon Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tampa AVE-W118 on over Limekiln Canyon Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1980, 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 5,129 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,405 by 2046. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTampa AVE-W118 on
CrossesLimekiln Canyon Wash
Location07-LA-118-R4.54-LA
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates34.27285, -118.55822
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 geometry6: Equal to 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,129 (2019)
Projected traffic6,405 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Tampa AVE-W118 on over Limekiln Canyon Wash built?

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

What condition is Tampa AVE-W118 on over Limekiln Canyon Wash 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 Tampa AVE-W118 on over Limekiln Canyon Wash carry?

About 5,129 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Tampa AVE-W118 on over Limekiln Canyon Wash?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Tampa AVE-W118 on over Limekiln Canyon Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.