US Bridges

Berryessa RD over Coyote Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 0.5 MI North of US 101 · Structure no. 37C0156

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,480
1971 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berryessa RD over Coyote Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Berryessa RD over Coyote Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 12,480 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,992 by 2041. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBerryessa RD
CrossesCoyote Creek
Location0.5 MI North of US 101
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.36764, -121.8808
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.5 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,480 (1971)
Projected traffic17,992 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Berryessa RD over Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berryessa RD 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 Berryessa RD over Coyote Creek carry?

About 12,480 vehicles per day (1971 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Berryessa RD over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Berryessa RD over Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.