US Bridges

Brokaw RD over Coyote Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 0.1 MI E SR 880 · Structure no. 37C0383

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
306 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
58,800
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brokaw RD over Coyote Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brokaw RD over Coyote Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 58,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,813 by 2043. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBrokaw RD
CrossesCoyote Creek
Location0.1 MI E SR 880
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.38164, -121.90219
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,800 (2009)
Projected traffic96,813 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Brokaw RD over Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brokaw 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 2021.

How much traffic does Brokaw RD over Coyote Creek carry?

About 58,800 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brokaw RD over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Brokaw RD over Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.