US Bridges

E. Julian Street over Coyote Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 0.5 MI W of SH 101 · Structure no. 37C0701

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,320
1977 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Julian Street over Coyote Creek is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying E. Julian Street over Coyote Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older 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 14,320 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,536 by 2041. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE. Julian Street
CrossesCoyote Creek
Location0.5 MI W of SH 101
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.35003, -121.87369
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,320 (1977)
Projected traffic18,536 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 E. Julian Street over Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Julian Street 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does E. Julian Street over Coyote Creek carry?

About 14,320 vehicles per day (1977 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E. Julian Street over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns E. Julian Street over Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.