Gilroy Hot Spgs RD over Coyote Creek
PoorPosted for loadSanta Clara County, California · 2.6 MI N Canada RD · Structure no. 37C0539
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 123 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gilroy Hot Spgs RD over Coyote Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Gilroy Hot Spgs RD over Coyote Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gilroy Hot Spgs RD over Coyote Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gilroy Hot Spgs RD over Coyote Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Gilroy Hot Spgs RD over Coyote Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Gilroy Hot Spgs RD over Coyote Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Gilroy Hot Spgs RD over Coyote Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.