SB US Highway 101 over Coyote Creek
PoorSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-101-29.83 · Structure no. 37 0102L
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 403 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 64,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SB US Highway 101 over Coyote Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB US Highway 101 over Coyote Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 78 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 64,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,033 by 2045. The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SB US Highway 101 over Coyote Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is SB US Highway 101 over Coyote Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does SB US Highway 101 over Coyote Creek carry?
About 64,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SB US Highway 101 over Coyote Creek?
The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns SB US Highway 101 over Coyote Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.