US Bridges

E William ST over Coyote Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · Btwn E 17th & E 18th ST · Structure no. 37C0732

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,140
1973 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E William ST over Coyote Creek is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying E William ST over Coyote Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 6,140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,268 by 2041. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE William ST
CrossesCoyote Creek
LocationBtwn E 17th & E 18th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.33685, -121.86835
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,140 (1973)
Projected traffic9,268 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 William ST over Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is E William ST 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 William ST over Coyote Creek carry?

About 6,140 vehicles per day (1973 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E William ST over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns E William ST over Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.