US Bridges

New Ave over Red Fox Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 1.1 MI N Leavesly Road · Structure no. 37C0172

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,690
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Ave over Red Fox Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying New Ave over Red Fox Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 1,690 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,123 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNew Ave
CrossesRed Fox Creek
Location1.1 MI N Leavesly Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.04765, -121.54519
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,690 (2014)
Projected traffic3,123 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 New Ave over Red Fox Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Ave over Red Fox 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does New Ave over Red Fox Creek carry?

About 1,690 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is New Ave over Red Fox Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns New Ave over Red Fox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.