US Bridges

Mathilda Ave over Caltrain UP RR Evelyn Av

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · At Evelyn Ave · Structure no. 37C0058

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
741 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
45,063
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mathilda Ave over Caltrain UP RR Evelyn Av is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mathilda Ave over Caltrain UP RR Evelyn Av in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 60 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 45,063 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,968 by 2046. The structure is 741 ft (226 m) long and 149 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMathilda Ave
CrossesCaltrain UP RR Evelyn Av
LocationAt Evelyn Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.37872, -122.03357
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.4 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length741 ft (226 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.3 m)
Deck width149 ft (45.5 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,063 (2018)
Projected traffic48,968 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Mathilda Ave over Caltrain UP RR Evelyn Av built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Mathilda Ave over Caltrain UP RR Evelyn Av 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 Mathilda Ave over Caltrain UP RR Evelyn Av carry?

About 45,063 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mathilda Ave over Caltrain UP RR Evelyn Av?

The structure is 741 ft (226 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.3 m) and a deck 149 ft wide.

Who owns Mathilda Ave over Caltrain UP RR Evelyn Av?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.