Persian Drive over Sunnyvale East Channel
GoodSanta Clara County, California · 0.3 MI E/O Fair-Oaks Ave · Structure no. 37C0046
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,449
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Persian Drive over Sunnyvale East Channel is a concrete slab carrying Persian Drive over Sunnyvale East Channel 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 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 3,449 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 34 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Persian Drive over Sunnyvale East Channel built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Persian Drive over Sunnyvale East Channel 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Persian Drive over Sunnyvale East Channel carry?
About 3,449 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Persian Drive over Sunnyvale East Channel?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Persian Drive over Sunnyvale East Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.