US Bridges

Firestone Blvd S over Coyote Crk NF

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.4MI W/O Valley View Ave · Structure no. 53C1447

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,022
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Firestone Blvd S over Coyote Crk NF is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Firestone Blvd S over Coyote Crk NF in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,022 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,324 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFirestone Blvd S
CrossesCoyote Crk NF
Location0.4MI W/O Valley View Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.88617, -118.0334
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,022 (2017)
Projected traffic3,324 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Firestone Blvd S over Coyote Crk NF built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Firestone Blvd S over Coyote Crk NF 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 October 2024.

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

About 3,022 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Firestone Blvd S over Coyote Crk NF?

The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Firestone Blvd S over Coyote Crk NF?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.