US Bridges

Old Alviso Milp RD over Coyote Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 0.3 MI E I-880 · Structure no. 37C0819

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
271 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Alviso Milp RD over Coyote Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Alviso Milp RD over Coyote Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2042. The structure is 271 ft (82.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Alviso Milp RD
CrossesCoyote Creek
Location0.3 MI E I-880
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.42339, -121.92602
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.5 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2013)
Projected traffic416 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 byCounty 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 Old Alviso Milp RD over Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Alviso Milp RD 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Old Alviso Milp RD over Coyote Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Alviso Milp RD over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 271 ft (82.5 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Old Alviso Milp RD over Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.