US Bridges

Firestone Blvd S over Coyote Crk

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.8MI E/O Valley View Ave · Structure no. 53C0149

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,556
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Firestone Blvd S over Coyote Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying Firestone Blvd S over Coyote Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,556 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,912 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFirestone Blvd S
CrossesCoyote Crk
Location0.8MI E/O Valley View Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.87721, -118.01673
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,556 (2013)
Projected traffic3,912 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Firestone Blvd S over Coyote Crk built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Firestone Blvd S over Coyote Crk 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Firestone Blvd S over Coyote Crk carry?

About 3,556 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Firestone Blvd S over Coyote Crk?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Firestone Blvd S over Coyote Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.