US Bridges

San Antonio ST over Silver Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 0.4 MI SW of I-680 · Structure no. 37C0110

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,430
1987 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Antonio ST over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying San Antonio ST over Silver Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 10,430 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,266 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSan Antonio ST
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.4 MI SW of I-680
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.35331, -121.84518
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 inspectionMarch 2021
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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,430 (1987)
Projected traffic15,266 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 San Antonio ST over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is San Antonio ST over Silver 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does San Antonio ST over Silver Creek carry?

About 10,430 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is San Antonio ST over Silver Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns San Antonio ST over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.