US Bridges

State Route 152 over Dexter Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-152-12.31 · Structure no. 37 0025

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,600
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 152 over Dexter Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 152 over Dexter Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 77 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 19,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,729 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesState Route 152
CrossesDexter Creek
Location04-SCL-152-12.31
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates37.00344, -121.5208
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,600 (2009)
Projected traffic43,729 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 152 over Dexter Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is State Route 152 over Dexter 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 152 over Dexter Creek carry?

About 19,600 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is State Route 152 over Dexter Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 152 over Dexter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.