US Bridges

Lincoln Ave. (eb) over Coyote Creek Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 200 W/O Bloomfield St. · Structure no. 55C0458R

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Ave. (eb) over Coyote Creek Channel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln Ave. (eb) over Coyote Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,150 by 2040. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLincoln Ave. (eb)
CrossesCoyote Creek Channel
Location200 W/O Bloomfield St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.83151, -118.06285
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2017)
Projected traffic27,150 by 2040
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 SystemYes

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 Lincoln Ave. (eb) over Coyote Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Ave. (eb) 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Lincoln Ave. (eb) over Coyote Creek Channel carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Ave. (eb) over Coyote Creek Channel?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Ave. (eb) over Coyote Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.