US Bridges

Homestead RD over Stevens Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 14.5 MI E of SH 84 · Structure no. 37C0017

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,409
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homestead RD over Stevens Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Homestead RD over Stevens Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 107 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 5 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 16,409 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,375 by 2045. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHomestead RD
CrossesStevens Creek
Location14.5 MI E of SH 84
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.33742, -122.06256
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,409 (2020)
Projected traffic14,375 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Homestead RD over Stevens Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Homestead RD 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 Homestead RD over Stevens Creek carry?

About 16,409 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Homestead RD over Stevens Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Homestead RD over Stevens Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.