US Bridges

Mccarthy-Wb 237 on over Coyote Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-237-8.72-SJS · Structure no. 37 0084K

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
417 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccarthy-Wb 237 on over Coyote Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mccarthy-Wb 237 on over Coyote Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,410 by 2042. The structure is 417 ft (127 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMccarthy-Wb 237 on
CrossesCoyote Creek
Location04-SCL-237-8.72-SJS
RouteState Highway 237
Coordinates37.42289, -121.92671
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length417 ft (127 m)
Longest span157 ft (48 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2003)
Projected traffic16,410 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mccarthy-Wb 237 on over Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccarthy-Wb 237 on over Coyote Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mccarthy-Wb 237 on over Coyote Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mccarthy-Wb 237 on over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 417 ft (127 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (48 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Mccarthy-Wb 237 on over Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.