US Bridges

State Route 152 WB over Pacheco Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-152-R26.70 · Structure no. 37 0431L

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,375
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 152 WB over Pacheco Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 152 WB over Pacheco Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 15,375 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,644 by 2046. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesState Route 152 WB
CrossesPacheco Creek
Location04-SCL-152-R26.70
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates37.01612, -121.33779
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,375 (2009)
Projected traffic27,644 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 152 WB over Pacheco Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 152 WB over Pacheco 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 152 WB over Pacheco Creek carry?

About 15,375 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is State Route 152 WB over Pacheco Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 152 WB over Pacheco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.