Central Expwy over Stevens Creek
FairSanta Clara County, California · Near SH 85 · Structure no. 37C0186L
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 47,000
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Central Expwy over Stevens Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Central Expwy over Stevens Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 47,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,864 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Central Expwy over Stevens Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Central Expwy over Stevens 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Central Expwy over Stevens Creek carry?
About 47,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Central Expwy over Stevens Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Central Expwy over Stevens Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.