Story Road over Silver Creek
GoodSanta Clara County, California · 500 South of Lyndale · Structure no. 37C0140
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 52 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60,000
- 1987 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Story Road over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Story Road over Silver Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 52 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 60,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,584 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Story Road over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Story Road over Silver 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 March 2021.
How much traffic does Story Road over Silver Creek carry?
About 60,000 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Story Road over Silver Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.
Who owns Story Road over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.