US Bridges

Santa Clara ST over Coyote Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 0.8 MI W of US 101 · Structure no. 37C0033

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,840
1972 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Clara ST over Coyote Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Santa Clara ST over Coyote Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 years old, older 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 21,840 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,623 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSanta Clara ST
CrossesCoyote Creek
Location0.8 MI W of US 101
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.34395, -121.87401
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,840 (1972)
Projected traffic28,623 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Santa Clara ST over Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santa Clara ST 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Santa Clara ST over Coyote Creek carry?

About 21,840 vehicles per day (1972 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Santa Clara ST over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Clara ST over Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.