US Bridges

State Route 9 over Saratoga Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-009-R5.50 · Structure no. 37 0075

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 9 over Saratoga Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 9 over Saratoga Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 5 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 3,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,793 by 2041. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 9
CrossesSaratoga Creek
Location04-SCL-009-R5.50
RouteState Highway 9
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.25247, -122.06129
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2009)
Projected traffic8,793 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 9 over Saratoga Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 9 over Saratoga 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 9 over Saratoga Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 9 over Saratoga Creek?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 9 over Saratoga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.