US Bridges

Fremont Ave over Stevens Creek (fremont)

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 0.2 MI W/O SR 85 · Structure no. 37C0018

Built
1911
114 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,369
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fremont Ave over Stevens Creek (fremont) is a concrete arch - deck carrying Fremont Ave over Stevens Creek (fremont) in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 114 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 14,369 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,484 by 2046. The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFremont Ave
CrossesStevens Creek (fremont)
Location0.2 MI W/O SR 85
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.35205, -122.06334
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,369 (2017)
Projected traffic24,484 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Fremont Ave over Stevens Creek (fremont) built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is Fremont Ave over Stevens Creek (fremont) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Fremont Ave over Stevens Creek (fremont) carry?

About 14,369 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fremont Ave over Stevens Creek (fremont)?

The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Fremont Ave over Stevens Creek (fremont)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.