Zoo Drive over I 5
GoodLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-26.47-LA · Structure no. 53 1173
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 436 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,730
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Zoo Drive over I 5 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Zoo Drive over I 5 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 5,730 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,507 by 2040. The structure is 436 ft (132.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Zoo Drive over I 5 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Zoo Drive over I 5 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 August 2022.
How much traffic does Zoo Drive over I 5 carry?
About 5,730 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Zoo Drive over I 5?
The structure is 436 ft (132.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Zoo Drive over I 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.