US Bridges

Elena RD over Adobe Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · Btwn Moody RD & Monte RD · Structure no. 37C0193

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elena RD over Adobe Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Elena RD over Adobe Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1965, 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,711 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesElena RD
CrossesAdobe Creek
LocationBtwn Moody RD & Monte RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.35842, -122.12917
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2016)
Projected traffic15,711 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Elena RD over Adobe Creek built?

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

What condition is Elena RD over Adobe 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Elena RD over Adobe Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Elena RD over Adobe Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Elena RD over Adobe Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.