Great America Pkwy over San Tomas Aquino Creek
FairSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-237-R5.68-SJS · Structure no. 37 0159S
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 197 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 1998 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Great America Pkwy over San Tomas Aquino Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Great America Pkwy over San Tomas Aquino Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 6 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,904 by 2041. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Great America Pkwy over San Tomas Aquino Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Great America Pkwy over San Tomas Aquino 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 April 2021.
How much traffic does Great America Pkwy over San Tomas Aquino Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Great America Pkwy over San Tomas Aquino Creek?
The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Great America Pkwy over San Tomas Aquino Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.