Bear Creek RD over Rundel Creek
GoodSanta Clara County, California · 0.72 MI W/O SH17 · Structure no. 37C0174
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Creek RD over Rundel Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Bear Creek RD over Rundel Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,942 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear Creek RD over Rundel Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Creek RD over Rundel 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Bear Creek RD over Rundel Creek carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bear Creek RD over Rundel Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Creek RD over Rundel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.