US Bridges

Dixon LANDING-S880 over Penitencia Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-880-10.38-MPS · Structure no. 37 0582K

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
299 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dixon LANDING-S880 over Penitencia Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dixon LANDING-S880 over Penitencia Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2041. The structure is 299 ft (91 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDixon LANDING-S880
CrossesPenitencia Creek
Location04-SCL-880-10.38-MPS
RouteInterstate 880
Coordinates37.45342, -121.9233
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length299 ft (91 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2019)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2041
Trucks5%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dixon LANDING-S880 over Penitencia Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dixon LANDING-S880 over Penitencia Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Dixon LANDING-S880 over Penitencia Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dixon LANDING-S880 over Penitencia Creek?

The structure is 299 ft (91 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Dixon LANDING-S880 over Penitencia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.