US Bridges

101-85 Hov Lanes over Coyote Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-101-R26.60-SJS · Structure no. 37 0346E

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
475 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

101-85 Hov Lanes over Coyote Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 101-85 Hov Lanes over Coyote Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,814 by 2043. The structure is 475 ft (144.9 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Location

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Carries101-85 Hov Lanes
CrossesCoyote Creek
Location04-SCL-101-R26.60-SJS
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.23951, -121.7646
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 length475 ft (144.9 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2004)
Projected traffic20,814 by 2043
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 101-85 Hov Lanes over Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 101-85 Hov Lanes 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does 101-85 Hov Lanes over Coyote Creek carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is 101-85 Hov Lanes over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 475 ft (144.9 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns 101-85 Hov Lanes over Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.