US Bridges

State Route 237 EB over Stevens Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-237-R0.32-MVW · Structure no. 37 0201R

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 237 EB over Stevens Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 237 EB over Stevens Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,098 by 2039. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 237 EB
CrossesStevens Creek
Location04-SCL-237-R0.32-MVW
RouteState Highway 237
Coordinates37.38354, -122.06904
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2009)
Projected traffic42,098 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 237 EB over Stevens Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 237 EB over Stevens 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does State Route 237 EB over Stevens Creek carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Route 237 EB over Stevens Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 237 EB over Stevens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.