US Bridges

Yerba Buena RD over Coyote Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · Just West of Tuers RD · Structure no. 37C0375

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
318 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yerba Buena RD over Coyote Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Yerba Buena RD over Coyote Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,269 by 2041. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesYerba Buena RD
CrossesCoyote Creek
LocationJust West of Tuers RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.28971, -121.81897
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2005)
Projected traffic10,269 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Yerba Buena RD over Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yerba Buena 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Yerba Buena RD over Coyote Creek carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Yerba Buena RD over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Yerba Buena RD over Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.