US Bridges

Wardlow RD over Coyote Crk

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.8MI E/O I-605 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0628

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
294 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,748
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wardlow RD over Coyote Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wardlow RD over Coyote Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 16,748 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,098 by 2042. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWardlow RD
CrossesCoyote Crk
Location0.8MI E/O I-605 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0L060
Coordinates33.81749, -118.06975
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,748 (2014)
Projected traffic20,098 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wardlow RD over Coyote Crk built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wardlow RD 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Wardlow RD over Coyote Crk carry?

About 16,748 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wardlow RD over Coyote Crk?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Wardlow RD over Coyote Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.