NB US Highway 101 over Coyote Road
FairSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-101-29.72-SJS · Structure no. 37 0108R
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 64,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NB US Highway 101 over Coyote Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB US Highway 101 over Coyote Road 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 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 64,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,033 by 2045. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NB US Highway 101 over Coyote Road built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is NB US Highway 101 over Coyote Road 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does NB US Highway 101 over Coyote Road carry?
About 64,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is NB US Highway 101 over Coyote Road?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns NB US Highway 101 over Coyote Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.