US Bridges

Mcclellan RD over Stevens Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · E Stevens Canyon RD · Structure no. 37C0220

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,509
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcclellan RD over Stevens Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mcclellan RD over Stevens Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 105 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 4,509 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,309 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMcclellan RD
CrossesStevens Creek
LocationE Stevens Canyon RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.31293, -122.06404
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,509 (2020)
Projected traffic7,309 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 Mcclellan RD over Stevens Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Mcclellan RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mcclellan RD over Stevens Creek carry?

About 4,509 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mcclellan RD over Stevens Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mcclellan RD over Stevens Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.