US Bridges

EB Cerritos Ave over Coyote Creek Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 0.2 Mi. W/O Los Alamitos · Structure no. 55C0264R

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
318 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,391
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB Cerritos Ave over Coyote Creek Channel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB Cerritos Ave over Coyote Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 29,391 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,431 by 2041. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEB Cerritos Ave
CrossesCoyote Creek Channel
Location0.2 Mi. W/O Los Alamitos
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.81031, -118.07639
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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,391 (2020)
Projected traffic34,431 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 EB Cerritos Ave over Coyote Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB Cerritos Ave 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does EB Cerritos Ave over Coyote Creek Channel carry?

About 29,391 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is EB Cerritos Ave over Coyote Creek Channel?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns EB Cerritos Ave over Coyote Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.