US Bridges

De LA Cruz Blvd over State Route 82

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-082-11.38-SCL · Structure no. 37 0214

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

De LA Cruz Blvd over State Route 82 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying De LA Cruz Blvd over State Route 82 in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,000 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDe LA Cruz Blvd
CrossesState Route 82
Location04-SCL-082-11.38-SCL
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.35519, -121.94301
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2017)
Projected traffic60,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was De LA Cruz Blvd over State Route 82 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is De LA Cruz Blvd over State Route 82 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 2024.

How much traffic does De LA Cruz Blvd over State Route 82 carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is De LA Cruz Blvd over State Route 82?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns De LA Cruz Blvd over State Route 82?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.