US Bridges

Euclid Street over Coyote Creek Channel

Fair

Orange County, California · 0.2 Mi. N/O Lambert Road · Structure no. 55C0330

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Euclid Street over Coyote Creek Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Euclid Street 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,976 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEuclid Street
CrossesCoyote Creek Channel
Location0.2 Mi. N/O Lambert Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.92761, -117.94601
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2019)
Projected traffic27,976 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Euclid Street over Coyote Creek Channel built?

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

What condition is Euclid Street 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 Euclid Street over Coyote Creek Channel carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Euclid Street over Coyote Creek Channel?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Euclid Street over Coyote Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.