US Bridges

State Route 25 over Carnadero Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-025-1.57 · Structure no. 37 0156

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,900
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 25 over Carnadero Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 25 over Carnadero Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 69 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 21,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,253 by 2046. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Route 25
CrossesCarnadero Creek
Location04-SCL-025-1.57
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates36.95985, -121.53443
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,900 (2009)
Projected traffic30,253 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 25 over Carnadero Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is State Route 25 over Carnadero 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 25 over Carnadero Creek carry?

About 21,900 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 25 over Carnadero Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 25 over Carnadero Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.