US Bridges

Quito RD over Wildcat Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · N/O Allendale Ave · Structure no. 37C0119

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quito RD over Wildcat Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Quito RD over Wildcat Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,999 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesQuito RD
CrossesWildcat Creek
LocationN/O Allendale Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.26867, -121.99334
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2016)
Projected traffic23,999 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 Quito RD over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quito RD over Wildcat 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 RD over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Quito RD over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Quito RD over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.