US Bridges

Kiely Blvd over Saratoga Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · N Homestead RD · Structure no. 37C0148

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,000
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kiely Blvd over Saratoga Creek is a concrete slab carrying Kiely Blvd over Saratoga Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,089 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKiely Blvd
CrossesSaratoga Creek
LocationN Homestead RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.33991, -121.97737
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2010)
Projected traffic34,089 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 Kiely Blvd over Saratoga Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kiely Blvd over Saratoga 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Kiely Blvd over Saratoga Creek carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kiely Blvd over Saratoga Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Kiely Blvd over Saratoga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.