US Bridges

State Route 152 over Jones Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-152-13.80 · Structure no. 37 0027

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,550
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 152 over Jones Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying State Route 152 over Jones Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 23,550 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,872 by 2046. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesState Route 152
CrossesJones Creek
Location04-SCL-152-13.80
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates36.99962, -121.50424
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,550 (2009)
Projected traffic46,872 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 152 over Jones 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 Jones Creek carry?

About 23,550 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is State Route 152 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 152 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.