US Bridges

Meyer RD over Coyote Crk NF

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI N/O Imperial HWY · Structure no. 53C0689

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,140
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meyer RD over Coyote Crk NF is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meyer RD over Coyote Crk NF in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 7,140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,211 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMeyer RD
CrossesCoyote Crk NF
Location0.3MI N/O Imperial HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0Q740
Coordinates33.92009, -118.03674
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionOctober 2021
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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,140 (2014)
Projected traffic8,211 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Meyer RD over Coyote Crk NF built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meyer RD over Coyote Crk NF 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Meyer RD over Coyote Crk NF carry?

About 7,140 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Meyer RD over Coyote Crk NF?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Meyer RD over Coyote Crk NF?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.