US Bridges

Cypress Street over Coyote Creek Channel

Fair

Orange County, California · 0.1 Mi. N/O Lambert Road · Structure no. 55C0331

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypress Street over Coyote Creek Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Cypress Street over Coyote Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,495 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCypress Street
CrossesCoyote Creek Channel
Location0.1 Mi. N/O Lambert Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.92606, -117.94169
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2017)
Projected traffic8,495 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 Cypress Street over Coyote Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

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

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cypress Street over Coyote Creek Channel?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Cypress Street over Coyote Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.