US Bridges

SR 118 WB over San Fernando Mission Bl

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-118-R8.63-LA · Structure no. 53 2793L

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
675 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
254,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 118 WB over San Fernando Mission Bl is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 118 WB over San Fernando Mission Bl in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 254,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 292,100 by 2044. The structure is 675 ft (205.8 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 118 WB
CrossesSan Fernando Mission Bl
Location07-LA-118-R8.63-LA
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates34.27231, -118.49035
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length675 ft (205.8 m)
Longest span182 ft (55.5 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic254,000 (2020)
Projected traffic292,100 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 SR 118 WB over San Fernando Mission Bl built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 118 WB over San Fernando Mission Bl 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 SR 118 WB over San Fernando Mission Bl carry?

About 254,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 118 WB over San Fernando Mission Bl?

The structure is 675 ft (205.8 m) long with a longest span of 182 ft (55.5 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns SR 118 WB over San Fernando Mission Bl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.