US Bridges

E Meadow DR over Adobe Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · Near Fabian DR · Structure no. 37C0221

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Meadow DR over Adobe Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Meadow DR over Adobe Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,549 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Meadow DR
CrossesAdobe Creek
LocationNear Fabian DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.42933, -122.10524
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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2014)
Projected traffic7,549 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 E Meadow DR over Adobe Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Meadow DR 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 E Meadow DR over Adobe Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E Meadow DR over Adobe Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns E Meadow DR over Adobe Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.