US Bridges

Interstate 280 over Permanente Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-280-12.93 · Structure no. 37 0234

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
117,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 280 over Permanente Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 280 over Permanente Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 117,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 163,013 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesInterstate 280
CrossesPermanente Creek
Location04-SCL-280-12.93
RouteInterstate 280
Coordinates37.3418, -122.09121
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117,000 (2009)
Projected traffic163,013 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Interstate 280 over Permanente Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 280 over Permanente 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Interstate 280 over Permanente Creek carry?

About 117,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 280 over Permanente Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Interstate 280 over Permanente Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.