US Bridges

Sycamore Avenue over Coyote Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · Jno Malaguerra Avenue · Structure no. 37C0831

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sycamore Avenue over Coyote Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sycamore Avenue over Coyote Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2045. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

CarriesSycamore Avenue
CrossesCoyote Creek
LocationJno Malaguerra Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.16578, -121.64592
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed61.5 mi (99 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty 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 Sycamore Avenue over Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sycamore Avenue 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sycamore Avenue over Coyote Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sycamore Avenue over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Sycamore Avenue over Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.