US Bridges

South ST over Coyote CR

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI E/O Carmenita RD · Structure no. 53C0325

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
347 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,718
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South ST over Coyote CR is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying South ST over Coyote CR in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 74 years old, older 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 22,718 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,019 by 2044. The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSouth ST
CrossesCoyote CR
Location0.3MI E/O Carmenita RD
RouteCity Street 0L074
Coordinates33.85864, -118.04353
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length347 ft (105.8 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,718 (2018)
Projected traffic27,019 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 South ST over Coyote CR built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is South ST over Coyote CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does South ST over Coyote CR carry?

About 22,718 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is South ST over Coyote CR?

The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns South ST over Coyote CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.