US Bridges

Quito RD over San Tomas Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · North of Old Adobe RD · Structure no. 37C0114

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 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 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 6,740 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,273 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesQuito RD
CrossesSan Tomas Creek
LocationNorth of Old Adobe RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.25942, -121.992
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,740 (2020)
Projected traffic11,273 by 2045
Trucks3%
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 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 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 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 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.