US Bridges

Bailey Ave over Fisher Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 0.35 MI SW Snta Teresa B · Structure no. 37C0162

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,536
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bailey Ave over Fisher Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bailey Ave over Fisher Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 78 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 5,536 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,476 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesBailey Ave
CrossesFisher Creek
Location0.35 MI SW Snta Teresa B
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.19884, -121.73959
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,536 (2010)
Projected traffic10,476 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bailey Ave over Fisher Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Bailey Ave over Fisher 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bailey Ave over Fisher Creek carry?

About 5,536 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bailey Ave over Fisher Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey Ave over Fisher Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.