US Bridges

SB US Highway 101 over Coyote Creek Road

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-101-R21.25-SJS · Structure no. 37 0344L

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
62,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB US Highway 101 over Coyote Creek Road is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SB US Highway 101 over Coyote Creek Road in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 45 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 6 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,589 by 2046. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesSB US Highway 101
CrossesCoyote Creek Road
Location04-SCL-101-R21.25-SJS
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates37.19053, -121.69309
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,500 (2009)
Projected traffic89,589 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 SB US Highway 101 over Coyote Creek Road built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SB US Highway 101 over Coyote Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SB US Highway 101 over Coyote Creek Road carry?

About 62,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SB US Highway 101 over Coyote Creek Road?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SB US Highway 101 over Coyote Creek Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.