US Bridges

State Route 118 over Aliso Creek Culvert

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-118-R6.38-LA · Structure no. 53 2634

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
222,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 118 over Aliso Creek Culvert is a concrete culvert carrying State Route 118 over Aliso Creek Culvert 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 222,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 299,000 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 174 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Route 118
CrossesAliso Creek Culvert
Location07-LA-118-R6.38-LA
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates34.27799, -118.52704
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width174 ft (53 m)
Roadway width156 ft (47.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222,000 (2020)
Projected traffic299,000 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 118 over Aliso Creek Culvert built?

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

What condition is State Route 118 over Aliso Creek Culvert 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 Aliso Creek Culvert carry?

About 222,000 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is State Route 118 over Aliso Creek Culvert?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 174 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 118 over Aliso Creek Culvert?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.