US Bridges

E Bayshore RD over Matadero Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · Near Adobe Creek Trail · Structure no. 37C0072

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Bayshore RD over Matadero Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying E Bayshore RD over Matadero Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,262 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE Bayshore RD
CrossesMatadero Creek
LocationNear Adobe Creek Trail
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.44016, -122.11332
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2015)
Projected traffic13,262 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 E Bayshore RD over Matadero Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Bayshore RD over Matadero 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 E Bayshore RD over Matadero Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E Bayshore RD over Matadero Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns E Bayshore RD over Matadero Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.