US Bridges

N. Mccarthy Blvd over Coyote Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 0.4 Miles East of I-880 · Structure no. 37C0424

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Mccarthy Blvd over Coyote Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. Mccarthy Blvd over Coyote Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 28 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,367 by 2044. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesN. Mccarthy Blvd
CrossesCoyote Creek
Location0.4 Miles East of I-880
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.45336, -121.92572
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2009)
Projected traffic9,367 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 N. Mccarthy Blvd over Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is N. Mccarthy Blvd 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does N. Mccarthy Blvd over Coyote Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N. Mccarthy Blvd over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns N. Mccarthy Blvd over Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.