Metcalf Road over Coyote Creek
GoodSanta Clara County, California · 0.35 W/O SH 101 · Structure no. 37C0020
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 147 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,610
- 2005 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Metcalf Road over Coyote Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Metcalf Road over Coyote Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 77 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,610 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,506 by 2041. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Metcalf Road over Coyote Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is Metcalf Road over Coyote Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Metcalf Road over Coyote Creek carry?
About 1,610 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Metcalf Road over Coyote Creek?
The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Metcalf Road over Coyote Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.