US Bridges

Stevens CR Blvd over Stevens Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 0.2 MI E/O Stevens Cyn RD · Structure no. 37C0011

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1947
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,041
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stevens CR Blvd over Stevens Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Stevens CR Blvd over Stevens Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 103 years old, older 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 15,041 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,599 by 2045. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStevens CR Blvd
CrossesStevens Creek
Location0.2 MI E/O Stevens Cyn RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.32285, -122.06161
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,041 (2020)
Projected traffic15,599 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Stevens CR Blvd over Stevens Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.

What condition is Stevens CR Blvd over Stevens 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Stevens CR Blvd over Stevens Creek carry?

About 15,041 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Stevens CR Blvd over Stevens Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Stevens CR Blvd over Stevens Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.