US Bridges

Page Mill RD over Matadero Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 0.3 MI South of I-280 · Structure no. 37C0133

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Page Mill RD over Matadero Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Page Mill RD over Matadero Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,325 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesPage Mill RD
CrossesMatadero Creek
Location0.3 MI South of I-280
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.38569, -122.1652
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2016)
Projected traffic6,325 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Page Mill RD over Matadero Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Page Mill RD over Matadero 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Page Mill RD over Matadero Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Page Mill RD over Matadero Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Page Mill RD over Matadero Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.