US Bridges

Santa Teresa Blvd over Fisher Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · Btwn Kalana/San Bruno Ave · Structure no. 37C0218

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,470
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Teresa Blvd over Fisher Creek is a concrete slab carrying Santa Teresa Blvd over Fisher Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 99 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 5 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 4,470 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,626 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSanta Teresa Blvd
CrossesFisher Creek
LocationBtwn Kalana/San Bruno Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.1707, -121.71084
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,470 (2014)
Projected traffic7,626 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Santa Teresa Blvd over Fisher Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Santa Teresa Blvd over Fisher 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 2023.

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

About 4,470 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Santa Teresa Blvd over Fisher Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Teresa Blvd over Fisher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.