US Bridges

Monte Vista Avenue over Coyote Creek Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 0.1 Mi. N/O Lambert Road · Structure no. 55C0328

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monte Vista Avenue over Coyote Creek Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Monte Vista Avenue over Coyote Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,303 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMonte Vista Avenue
CrossesCoyote Creek Channel
Location0.1 Mi. N/O Lambert Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.9256, -117.95472
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2019)
Projected traffic4,303 by 2045
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 Monte Vista Avenue over Coyote Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monte Vista Avenue 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Monte Vista Avenue over Coyote Creek Channel carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Monte Vista Avenue over Coyote Creek Channel?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Monte Vista Avenue over Coyote Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.