US Bridges

Reseda Blvd over Route 118

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-118-R5.81-LA · Structure no. 53 2510

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
323 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,355
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reseda Blvd over Route 118 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Reseda Blvd over Route 118 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 24,355 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,191 by 2045. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesReseda Blvd
CrossesRoute 118
Location07-LA-118-R5.81-LA
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.27483, -118.53607
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating80.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,355 (2020)
Projected traffic36,191 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Reseda Blvd over Route 118 built?

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

What condition is Reseda Blvd over Route 118 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Reseda Blvd over Route 118 carry?

About 24,355 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Reseda Blvd over Route 118?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Reseda Blvd over Route 118?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.