US Bridges

Tully RD over Coyote Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 1.1 MI N/E Monterey RD · Structure no. 37C0142

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50,700
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tully RD over Coyote Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tully RD over Coyote Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 50,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,259 by 2043. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTully RD
CrossesCoyote Creek
Location1.1 MI N/E Monterey RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.31013, -121.84408
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,700 (2009)
Projected traffic84,259 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Tully RD over Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tully RD 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Tully RD over Coyote Creek carry?

About 50,700 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Tully RD over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Tully RD over Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.