US Bridges

Zelzah Ave over State Route 118

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-118-R6.58-LA · Structure no. 53 2513

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
344 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,871
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zelzah Ave over State Route 118 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Zelzah Ave over State 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 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 4,871 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,238 by 2045. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesZelzah Ave
CrossesState Route 118
Location07-LA-118-R6.58-LA
RouteCity Street 0L563
Coordinates34.27879, -118.52384
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span203 ft (61.9 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,871 (2020)
Projected traffic7,238 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Zelzah Ave over State Route 118 built?

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

What condition is Zelzah Ave over State Route 118 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 Zelzah Ave over State Route 118 carry?

About 4,871 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Zelzah Ave over State Route 118?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 203 ft (61.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Zelzah Ave over State Route 118?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.