US Bridges

De LA Cruz Blvd NB over De LA Cruz Bl-Colman Av

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · Coleman ST · Structure no. 37C0147

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,350
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

De LA Cruz Blvd NB over De LA Cruz Bl-Colman Av is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying De LA Cruz Blvd NB over De LA Cruz Bl-Colman Av in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 17,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,158 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDe LA Cruz Blvd NB
CrossesDe LA Cruz Bl-Colman Av
LocationColeman ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.3582, -121.94001
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,350 (2010)
Projected traffic30,158 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was De LA Cruz Blvd NB over De LA Cruz Bl-Colman Av built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is De LA Cruz Blvd NB over De LA Cruz Bl-Colman Av 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does De LA Cruz Blvd NB over De LA Cruz Bl-Colman Av carry?

About 17,350 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is De LA Cruz Blvd NB over De LA Cruz Bl-Colman Av?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns De LA Cruz Blvd NB over De LA Cruz Bl-Colman Av?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.