US Bridges

Silver Crk Vly RD over Coyote Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 0.5 MI E of SH 101 · Structure no. 37C0532

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
454 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silver Crk Vly RD over Coyote Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Silver Crk Vly RD over Coyote Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,158 by 2041. The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSilver Crk Vly RD
CrossesCoyote Creek
Location0.5 MI E of SH 101
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.25703, -121.79249
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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length454 ft (138.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2004)
Projected traffic30,158 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Silver Crk Vly RD over Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silver Crk Vly 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 Silver Crk Vly RD over Coyote Creek carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Silver Crk Vly RD over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Silver Crk Vly RD over Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.