US Bridges

Homestead RD over Saratoga Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 0.8 MI E Lwrnce Exprs Way · Structure no. 37C0116

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,000
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homestead RD over Saratoga Creek is a concrete slab carrying Homestead RD over Saratoga Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,371 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHomestead RD
CrossesSaratoga Creek
Location0.8 MI E Lwrnce Exprs Way
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.33777, -121.98102
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2008)
Projected traffic22,371 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Homestead RD over Saratoga Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Homestead RD over Saratoga 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Homestead RD over Saratoga Creek carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Homestead RD over Saratoga Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Homestead RD over Saratoga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.