US Bridges

State Route 152 over Pacheco Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-152-30.37 · Structure no. 37 0032

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30,750
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 152 over Pacheco Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 152 over Pacheco Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 86 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 30,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,287 by 2046. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 152
CrossesPacheco Creek
Location04-SCL-152-30.37
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates37.0441, -121.2893
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,750 (2009)
Projected traffic55,287 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Pacheco Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

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

About 30,750 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is State Route 152 over Pacheco Creek?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 152 over Pacheco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.