US Bridges

N King Rd/Mckee RD over Silver Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · Mckee Road · Structure no. 37C0144

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85,700
1987 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N King Rd/Mckee RD over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying N King Rd/Mckee RD over Silver Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 74 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 6 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 85,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 132,599 by 2045. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 187 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN King Rd/Mckee RD
CrossesSilver Creek
LocationMckee Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.35799, -121.86049
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width187 ft (57 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,700 (1987)
Projected traffic132,599 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 N King Rd/Mckee RD over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is N King Rd/Mckee RD over Silver 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does N King Rd/Mckee RD over Silver Creek carry?

About 85,700 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N King Rd/Mckee RD over Silver Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 187 ft wide.

Who owns N King Rd/Mckee RD over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.