Hellyer Ave over Coyote Creek
FairSanta Clara County, California · 0.01 MI E Palisade DR · Structure no. 37C0541
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 215 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,275
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hellyer Ave over Coyote Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Hellyer Ave over Coyote Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 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 9,275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,069 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hellyer Ave over Coyote Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Hellyer Ave 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Hellyer Ave over Coyote Creek carry?
About 9,275 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hellyer Ave over Coyote Creek?
The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Hellyer Ave over Coyote Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.