Bear Creek Road over State Route 17
FairSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-017-4.30 · Structure no. 37 0565
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 206 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Creek Road over State Route 17 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bear Creek Road over State Route 17 in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,698 by 2044. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear Creek Road over State Route 17 built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Creek Road over State Route 17 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Bear Creek Road over State Route 17 carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bear Creek Road over State Route 17?
The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (34.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Creek Road over State Route 17?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.