Quito RD over San Tomas Creek
PoorSanta Clara County, California · South of Old Adobe RD · Structure no. 37C0113
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,740
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Quito RD over San Tomas Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Quito RD over San Tomas Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,740 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,568 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Quito RD over San Tomas Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is Quito RD over San Tomas Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Quito RD over San Tomas Creek carry?
About 6,740 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Quito RD over San Tomas Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Quito RD over San Tomas Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.