Blossom Hill RD over Canoas Creek
FairSanta Clara County, California · 2.0 MI E Almaden Exp · Structure no. 37C0106
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 53 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,400
- 2009 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blossom Hill RD over Canoas Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Blossom Hill RD over Canoas Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 63 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 20,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,380 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blossom Hill RD over Canoas Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Blossom Hill RD 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Blossom Hill RD over Canoas Creek carry?
About 20,400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Blossom Hill RD over Canoas Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.
Who owns Blossom Hill RD over Canoas Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.