US Bridges

Oakland RD over Coyote Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 1.0 MI N of US 101 · Structure no. 37C0312

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
56,000
1976 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakland RD over Coyote Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oakland RD over Coyote Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 56,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,350 by 2045. The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOakland RD
CrossesCoyote Creek
Location1.0 MI N of US 101
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.37719, -121.89534
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.8 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,000 (1976)
Projected traffic77,350 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Oakland RD over Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakland 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Oakland RD over Coyote Creek carry?

About 56,000 vehicles per day (1976 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Oakland RD over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Oakland RD over Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.