US Bridges

State Route 82 over San Francisquito Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-082-26.36-PA · Structure no. 37 0018

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 82 over San Francisquito Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying State Route 82 over San Francisquito Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 112 years old, older 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 5 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,680 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 82
CrossesSan Francisquito Creek
Location04-SCL-082-26.36-PA
RouteState Highway 82
Coordinates37.44681, -122.17196
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.6 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,000 (2017)
Projected traffic78,680 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 San Francisquito Creek built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is State Route 82 over San Francisquito 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 82 over San Francisquito Creek carry?

About 33,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 82 over San Francisquito Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 82 over San Francisquito Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.