Capitol Expwy over Silver Creek
GoodSanta Clara County, California · 0.6 MI E of I-680 · Structure no. 37C0019
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 38 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 71,250
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Capitol Expwy over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Capitol Expwy over Silver Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 55 years old, older 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 71,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,571 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 198 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Capitol Expwy over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Capitol Expwy over Silver 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Capitol Expwy over Silver Creek carry?
About 71,250 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Capitol Expwy over Silver Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 198 ft wide.
Who owns Capitol Expwy over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.