US Bridges

Bloomfield Ave. over Carnadero Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · Bolsa RD · Structure no. 37C0103

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,970
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bloomfield Ave. over Carnadero Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Bloomfield Ave. over Carnadero Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 95 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 1,970 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,123 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBloomfield Ave.
CrossesCarnadero Creek
LocationBolsa RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.96504, -121.53206
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,970 (2014)
Projected traffic3,123 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bloomfield Ave. over Carnadero Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Bloomfield Ave. over Carnadero 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bloomfield Ave. over Carnadero Creek carry?

About 1,970 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bloomfield Ave. over Carnadero Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bloomfield Ave. over Carnadero Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.