US Bridges

West Edith Ave over Adobe Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · .15 MI W/O Foothill Expwy · Structure no. 37C0204

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Edith Ave over Adobe Creek is a concrete slab carrying West Edith Ave over Adobe Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,529 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Edith Ave
CrossesAdobe Creek
Location.15 MI W/O Foothill Expwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.38115, -122.12349
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2016)
Projected traffic6,529 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 West Edith Ave over Adobe Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Edith Ave 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 West Edith Ave over Adobe Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is West Edith Ave over Adobe Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns West Edith Ave over Adobe Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.