US Bridges

Quito Road over San Tomas Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · At Austin Way · Structure no. 37C0111

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,780
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quito Road over San Tomas Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Quito Road over San Tomas Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5,780 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,861 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesQuito Road
CrossesSan Tomas Creek
LocationAt Austin Way
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.24265, -121.99843
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,780 (2010)
Projected traffic8,861 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Quito Road over San Tomas Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quito Road over San Tomas 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Quito Road over San Tomas Creek carry?

About 5,780 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Quito Road over San Tomas Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Quito Road over San Tomas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.