US Bridges

W Bayshore RD over Adobe Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · Near Adobe Creek Trail · Structure no. 37C0060

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Bayshore RD over Adobe Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying W Bayshore RD over Adobe Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,343 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW Bayshore RD
CrossesAdobe Creek
LocationNear Adobe Creek Trail
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.43189, -122.10553
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2015)
Projected traffic17,343 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 W Bayshore RD over Adobe Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Bayshore RD over Adobe 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does W Bayshore RD over Adobe Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W Bayshore RD over Adobe Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns W Bayshore RD over Adobe Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.