US Bridges

State Route 152 over Bodfish Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-152-6.10 · Structure no. 37 0046

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,250
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 152 over Bodfish Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 152 over Bodfish Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 68 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 7,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,268 by 2046. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesState Route 152
CrossesBodfish Creek
Location04-SCL-152-6.10
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates37.0128, -121.63186
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,250 (2009)
Projected traffic9,268 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Bodfish Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

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

About 7,250 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 152 over Bodfish Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 152 over Bodfish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.