US Bridges

SR 118 WB over Bull Creek Canyon Chan

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-118-R8.84-LA · Structure no. 53 2794L

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

About this bridge

SR 118 WB over Bull Creek Canyon Chan is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 118 WB over Bull Creek Canyon Chan 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 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 254,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 322,630 by 2046. The structure is 282 ft (85.9 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 118 WB
CrossesBull Creek Canyon Chan
Location07-LA-118-R8.84-LA
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates34.26999, -118.48751
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 length282 ft (85.9 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width115 ft (35 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic254,000 (2020)
Projected traffic322,630 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 118 WB over Bull Creek Canyon Chan built?

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

What condition is SR 118 WB over Bull Creek Canyon Chan 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 118 WB over Bull Creek Canyon Chan carry?

About 254,000 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is SR 118 WB over Bull Creek Canyon Chan?

The structure is 282 ft (85.9 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns SR 118 WB over Bull Creek Canyon Chan?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.