NB US Highway 101 over Coyote Creek
PoorSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-101-R26.47-SJS · Structure no. 37 0346R
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 474 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NB US Highway 101 over Coyote Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying NB US Highway 101 over Coyote Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 50,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,009 by 2045. The structure is 474 ft (144.5 m) long and 70 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 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NB US Highway 101 over Coyote Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is NB 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 NB US Highway 101 over Coyote Creek carry?
About 50,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is NB US Highway 101 over Coyote Creek?
The structure is 474 ft (144.5 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns NB US Highway 101 over Coyote Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.