US Bridges

State Route 82 over Saratoga Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-082-13.07-SCL · Structure no. 37 0012

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 82 over Saratoga Creek is a concrete slab carrying State Route 82 over Saratoga Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 67 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 32,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53,367 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesState Route 82
CrossesSaratoga Creek
Location04-SCL-082-13.07-SCL
RouteState Highway 82
Coordinates37.35221, -121.97344
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.9 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,000 (2009)
Projected traffic53,367 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 82 over Saratoga Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is State Route 82 over Saratoga 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 82 over Saratoga Creek carry?

About 32,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 82 over Saratoga Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 82 over Saratoga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.