US Bridges

Rosecrans Ave over Coyote Crk

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 100FT W/O Beach Blvd · Structure no. 53C0666

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,294
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosecrans Ave over Coyote Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rosecrans Ave over Coyote Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 21,294 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,553 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRosecrans Ave
CrossesCoyote Crk
Location100FT W/O Beach Blvd
RouteCity Street 0L079
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.89649, -117.98795
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,294 (2013)
Projected traffic25,553 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Rosecrans Ave over Coyote Crk built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rosecrans Ave over Coyote Crk 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rosecrans Ave over Coyote Crk carry?

About 21,294 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rosecrans Ave over Coyote Crk?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Rosecrans Ave over Coyote Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.