STATE ROUTE 237 WB
Carrying STATE ROUTE 237 WB over COYOTE CREEK
04-SCL-237-8.72-SJS, Santa Clara, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: STATE ROUTE 237 WB
The STATE ROUTE 237 WB bridge in Santa Clara, California carries STATE ROUTE 237 WB over COYOTE CREEK. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1994, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 59.2 meters (194 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 62,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How STATE ROUTE 237 WB compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1961
- Last Reconstructed
- 1994
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 59.2 m (194 ft)
- Deck Width
- 19.7 m (65 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 62,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 37 0084L
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
STATE ROUTE 237 WB is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare STATE ROUTE 237 WB against other structures in Santa Clara and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for STATE ROUTE 237 WB?
STATE ROUTE 237 WB in Santa Clara, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is STATE ROUTE 237 WB inspected?
STATE ROUTE 237 WB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 62,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STATE ROUTE 237 WB is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for STATE ROUTE 237 WB?
STATE ROUTE 237 WB has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining STATE ROUTE 237 WB?
STATE ROUTE 237 WB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is STATE ROUTE 237 WB and does age affect safety?
STATE ROUTE 237 WB was built in 1961, making it 65 years old and last reconstructed in 1994.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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