US Bridges

State Route 152 over South Fork Pacheco Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-152-30.65 · Structure no. 37 0033

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

About this bridge

State Route 152 over South Fork Pacheco Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 152 over South Fork 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 30,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,287 by 2046. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 152
CrossesSouth Fork Pacheco Creek
Location04-SCL-152-30.65
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates37.04658, -121.28521
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 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 South Fork 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 South Fork Pacheco 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 152 over South Fork Pacheco Creek carry?

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

How long is State Route 152 over South Fork Pacheco Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 152 over South Fork Pacheco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.