Newell RD over San Francisquito Creek
FairSanta Clara County, California · Near Woodland Ave · Structure no. 37C0223
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Newell RD over San Francisquito Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newell RD over San Francisquito Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,387 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Newell RD over San Francisquito Creek built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.
What condition is Newell RD over San Francisquito 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 Newell RD over San Francisquito Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Newell RD over San Francisquito Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Newell RD over San Francisquito Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.