US Bridges

State Route 82 over Adobe Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-082-22.34-PA · Structure no. 37 0661

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,250
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 82 over Adobe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying State Route 82 over Adobe Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 43,250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,413 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 82
CrossesAdobe Creek
Location04-SCL-082-22.34-PA
RouteState Highway 82
Coordinates37.40648, -122.11991
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.5 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,250 (2009)
Projected traffic83,413 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 82 over Adobe Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 82 over Adobe 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does State Route 82 over Adobe Creek carry?

About 43,250 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 82 over Adobe Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 82 over Adobe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.