US Bridges

Yuba Drive over Stevens Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · Btwn SR 85 & SR 82 · Structure no. 37C0055

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yuba Drive over Stevens Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Yuba Drive over Stevens Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 101 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 614 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesYuba Drive
CrossesStevens Creek
LocationBtwn SR 85 & SR 82
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.38212, -122.06896
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2013)
Projected traffic614 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yuba Drive over Stevens Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is Yuba Drive over Stevens Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Yuba Drive over Stevens Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Yuba Drive over Stevens Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Yuba Drive over Stevens Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.