State Route 9 over Saratoga Creek
GoodSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-009-6.70-SAR · Structure no. 37 0078
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old, rebuilt 1944
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,350
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 9 over Saratoga Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying State Route 9 over Saratoga Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1944, so it is 108 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 10,350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,101 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 9 over Saratoga Creek built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1944.
What condition is State Route 9 over Saratoga 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 9 over Saratoga Creek carry?
About 10,350 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is State Route 9 over Saratoga Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 9 over Saratoga Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.