US Bridges

E237-MCCARTHY Off over Coyote Creek

Fair

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

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
266 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E237-MCCARTHY Off over Coyote Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying E237-MCCARTHY Off 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,564 by 2042. The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE237-MCCARTHY Off
CrossesCoyote Creek
Location04-SCL-237-8.72-SJS
RouteState Highway 237
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.42224, -121.92771
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length266 ft (81 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2003)
Projected traffic6,564 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E237-MCCARTHY Off over Coyote Creek built?

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

What condition is E237-MCCARTHY Off 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 E237-MCCARTHY Off over Coyote Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is E237-MCCARTHY Off over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns E237-MCCARTHY Off over Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.