Almaden Expwy over Canoas Creek
FairSanta Clara County, California · S/O Almaden RD JCT · Structure no. 37C0102
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,560
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Almaden Expwy over Canoas Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Almaden Expwy over Canoas 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 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 40,560 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,754 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Almaden Expwy over Canoas Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Almaden Expwy over Canoas 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Almaden Expwy over Canoas Creek carry?
About 40,560 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Almaden Expwy over Canoas Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns Almaden Expwy over Canoas Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.