US Bridges

Fashion Square Ln. over Coyote Creek Channel

Fair

Orange County, California · 0.1 Mi. E/O Beach Blvd. · Structure no. 55C0252

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fashion Square Ln. over Coyote Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Fashion Square Ln. 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 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,239 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFashion Square Ln.
CrossesCoyote Creek Channel
Location0.1 Mi. E/O Beach Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.91922, -117.96613
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2017)
Projected traffic3,239 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Fashion Square Ln. over Coyote Creek Channel built?

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

What condition is Fashion Square Ln. over Coyote Creek Channel 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 2023.

How much traffic does Fashion Square Ln. over Coyote Creek Channel carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fashion Square Ln. over Coyote Creek Channel?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Fashion Square Ln. over Coyote Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.