US Bridges

Stage Road over Coyote Creek Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 0.1 Mi. Nw/O Beach Blvd. · Structure no. 55C0071

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stage Road over Coyote Creek Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Stage Road over Coyote Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 65 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStage Road
CrossesCoyote Creek Channel
Location0.1 Mi. Nw/O Beach Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.88304, -118.00059
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2020)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Stage Road over Coyote Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Stage Road 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 Stage Road over Coyote Creek Channel carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stage Road over Coyote Creek Channel?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Stage Road over Coyote Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.