US Bridges

State Route 237 EB over Coyote Creek

Fair

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

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 237 EB over Coyote Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 237 EB over Coyote Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 53 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 5 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 62,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,839 by 2042. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 237 EB
CrossesCoyote Creek
Location04-SCL-237-8.72-SJS
RouteState Highway 237
Coordinates37.42242, -121.92732
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,500 (2009)
Projected traffic78,839 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 State Route 237 EB over Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is State Route 237 EB over Coyote Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 237 EB over Coyote Creek carry?

About 62,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 237 EB over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 237 EB over Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.