US Bridges

N/B Valley View ST over Coyote Creek Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 0.9 Mi. N/O Orangethorpe · Structure no. 55C0039R

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N/B Valley View ST over Coyote Creek Channel is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying N/B Valley View ST over Coyote Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,183 by 2040. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN/B Valley View ST
CrossesCoyote Creek Channel
Location0.9 Mi. N/O Orangethorpe
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.87088, -118.02862
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,000 (2020)
Projected traffic75,183 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N/B Valley View ST over Coyote Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is N/B Valley View ST over Coyote Creek Channel 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does N/B Valley View ST over Coyote Creek Channel carry?

About 36,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N/B Valley View ST over Coyote Creek Channel?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns N/B Valley View ST over Coyote Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.