US Bridges

Cristo Rey DR over UP RR Branch

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · Near Foothill Blvd · Structure no. 37C0045

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cristo Rey DR over UP RR Branch is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Cristo Rey DR over UP RR Branch in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 893 by 2046. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCristo Rey DR
CrossesUP RR Branch
LocationNear Foothill Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.33194, -122.07184
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2014)
Projected traffic893 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Cristo Rey DR over UP RR Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cristo Rey DR over UP RR Branch 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 Cristo Rey DR over UP RR Branch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cristo Rey DR over UP RR Branch?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cristo Rey DR over UP RR Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.