US Bridges

Campbell Ave over San Tomas Aquino Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · At San Tomas Aquino CR · Structure no. 37C0108

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,750
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Campbell Ave over San Tomas Aquino Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Campbell Ave over San Tomas Aquino Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,164 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCampbell Ave
CrossesSan Tomas Aquino Creek
LocationAt San Tomas Aquino CR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.28684, -121.96111
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width141 ft (43.1 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2013)
Projected traffic3,164 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Campbell Ave over San Tomas Aquino Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Campbell Ave over San Tomas Aquino Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2022.

How much traffic does Campbell Ave over San Tomas Aquino Creek carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Campbell Ave over San Tomas Aquino Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns Campbell Ave over San Tomas Aquino Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.