U.S. Highway 101 over Matadero Creek
GoodSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-101-51.37-PA · Structure no. 37 0040
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 187,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 101 over Matadero Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Matadero Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 65 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 187,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 254,706 by 2046. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 158 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Highway 101 over Matadero Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Matadero 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Matadero Creek carry?
About 187,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Matadero Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 158 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Matadero Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.