US Bridges

Uvas RD over Uvas Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 0.6 MI S/O Croy RD · Structure no. 37C0094

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,040
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Uvas RD over Uvas Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Uvas RD over Uvas Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 1,040 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,643 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesUvas RD
CrossesUvas Creek
Location0.6 MI S/O Croy RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.10234, -121.72454
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,040 (2014)
Projected traffic3,643 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Uvas RD over Uvas Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Uvas RD over Uvas 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 2023.

How much traffic does Uvas RD over Uvas Creek carry?

About 1,040 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Uvas RD over Uvas Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Uvas RD over Uvas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.