US Bridges

Capitol Expwy over Canoas Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 0.1 MI East Narvez · Structure no. 37C0190

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50,070
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Capitol Expwy over Canoas Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Capitol Expwy over Canoas Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 60 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 50,070 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,318 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 176 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCapitol Expwy
CrossesCanoas Creek
Location0.1 MI East Narvez
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.27411, -121.86011
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width176 ft (53.6 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,070 (2011)
Projected traffic75,318 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Capitol Expwy over Canoas Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Capitol Expwy over Canoas 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Capitol Expwy over Canoas Creek carry?

About 50,070 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Capitol Expwy over Canoas Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 176 ft wide.

Who owns Capitol Expwy over Canoas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.