US Bridges

Curtner Ave over UP RR

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · At SP RR · Structure no. 37C0036

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,548
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Curtner Ave over UP RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Curtner Ave over UP RR in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 26,548 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,932 by 2043. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCurtner Ave
CrossesUP RR
LocationAt SP RR
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.29642, -121.87127
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,548 (2009)
Projected traffic33,932 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Curtner Ave over UP RR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Curtner Ave over UP RR 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Curtner Ave over UP RR carry?

About 26,548 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Curtner Ave over UP RR?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Curtner Ave over UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.