US Bridges

N. Mccarthy Blvd over Coyote Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 0.1 KM S. of Dixon Landin · Structure no. 37C0719

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,261
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Mccarthy Blvd over Coyote Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. Mccarthy Blvd over Coyote Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 15,261 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,535 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Mccarthy Blvd
CrossesCoyote Creek
Location0.1 KM S. of Dixon Landin
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.45461, -121.92701
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,261 (1998)
Projected traffic23,535 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Mccarthy Blvd over Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

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 June 2023.

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

About 15,261 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N. Mccarthy Blvd over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns N. Mccarthy Blvd over Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.