US Bridges

State Route 91 over Coyote Creek

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-091-R0.10-LPMA · Structure no. 55 0306

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
235,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 91 over Coyote Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 91 over Coyote Creek in Orange County, California. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 56 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 6 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 235,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 271,000 by 2042. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 157 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 91
CrossesCoyote Creek
Location12-ORA-091-R0.10-LPMA
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates33.86125, -118.0405
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width157 ft (48 m)
Roadway width152 ft (46.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235,500 (2016)
Projected traffic271,000 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 91 over Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is State Route 91 over Coyote Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 91 over Coyote Creek carry?

About 235,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 91 over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 157 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 91 over Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.