US Bridges

Interstate 880 over Coyote Creek & Brokaw RD

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-880-5.34-SJS · Structure no. 37 0636

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
545 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
140,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 880 over Coyote Creek & Brokaw RD is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 880 over Coyote Creek & Brokaw RD in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 140,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 194,048 by 2041. The structure is 545 ft (166 m) long and 152 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 880
CrossesCoyote Creek & Brokaw RD
Location04-SCL-880-5.34-SJS
RouteInterstate 880
Coordinates37.38196, -121.90401
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length545 ft (166 m)
Longest span157 ft (48 m)
Deck width152 ft (46.3 m)
Roadway width147 ft (44.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140,000 (2019)
Projected traffic194,048 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 880 over Coyote Creek & Brokaw RD built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 880 over Coyote Creek & Brokaw RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 880 over Coyote Creek & Brokaw RD carry?

About 140,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 880 over Coyote Creek & Brokaw RD?

The structure is 545 ft (166 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (48 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 880 over Coyote Creek & Brokaw RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.