US Bridges

Santa Teresa Blvd over Uvas Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 0.6 MI S Hecker Pass RD · Structure no. 37C0177

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
383 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
5,110
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Teresa Blvd over Uvas Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Santa Teresa Blvd over Uvas Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 6 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 5,110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,779 by 2044. The structure is 383 ft (116.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSanta Teresa Blvd
CrossesUvas Creek
Location0.6 MI S Hecker Pass RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.00514, -121.60057
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length383 ft (116.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,110 (2014)
Projected traffic7,779 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Santa Teresa Blvd over Uvas Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santa Teresa Blvd over Uvas 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 2024.

How much traffic does Santa Teresa Blvd over Uvas Creek carry?

About 5,110 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Santa Teresa Blvd over Uvas Creek?

The structure is 383 ft (116.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Teresa Blvd over Uvas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.