US Bridges

Charcot Ave over Coyote Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 0.2 MI E/O Junction Ave · Structure no. 37C0727

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,170
1999 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charcot Ave over Coyote Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Charcot Ave over Coyote Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,170 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,003 by 2043. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCharcot Ave
CrossesCoyote Creek
Location0.2 MI E/O Junction Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.38562, -121.90982
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,170 (1999)
Projected traffic2,003 by 2043
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 Charcot Ave over Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charcot Ave 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Charcot Ave over Coyote Creek carry?

About 1,170 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Charcot Ave over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Charcot Ave over Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.