US Bridges

State Route 82 over Stevens Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-082-18.96-MVW · Structure no. 37 0014

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 82 over Stevens Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying State Route 82 over Stevens Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 118 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 49,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,947 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 82
CrossesStevens Creek
Location04-SCL-082-18.96-MVW
RouteState Highway 82
Coordinates37.37883, -122.06977
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.1 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,000 (2009)
Projected traffic89,947 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Stevens Creek built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is State Route 82 over Stevens 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 2022.

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

About 49,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 82 over Stevens Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 82 over Stevens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.