Sand Hill RD over San Francisquito Creek
FairSanta Clara County, California · Near Searsville RD · Structure no. 37C0224
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 99 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sand Hill RD over San Francisquito Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sand Hill RD over San Francisquito Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 70 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,565 by 2046. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sand Hill RD over San Francisquito Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Sand Hill 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 Sand Hill RD over San Francisquito Creek carry?
About 22,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Sand Hill RD over San Francisquito Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Sand Hill RD over San Francisquito Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.