Interstate 605 over Coyote Creek
GoodOrange County, California · 12-ORA-605-R1.60-LALM · Structure no. 55 0406
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 356 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 187,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 605 over Coyote Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 605 over Coyote Creek in Orange County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 187,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 216,574 by 2041. The structure is 356 ft (108.4 m) long and 147 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 605 over Coyote Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 605 over Coyote Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 605 over Coyote Creek carry?
About 187,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 605 over Coyote Creek?
The structure is 356 ft (108.4 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 147 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 605 over Coyote Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.