US Bridges

N101-N85 Connector over Coyote Creek

Fair

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

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
773 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,800
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N101-N85 Connector over Coyote Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N101-N85 Connector over Coyote Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 16,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,896 by 2041. The structure is 773 ft (235.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesN101-N85 Connector
CrossesCoyote Creek
Location04-SCL-101-R26.60-SJS
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.24006, -121.76457
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length773 ft (235.6 m)
Longest span221 ft (67.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,800 (2001)
Projected traffic42,896 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 N101-N85 Connector over Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is N101-N85 Connector 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 N101-N85 Connector over Coyote Creek carry?

About 16,800 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N101-N85 Connector over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 773 ft (235.6 m) long with a longest span of 221 ft (67.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns N101-N85 Connector over Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.