US Bridges

Moffett Blvd over Stevens Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · Near HWY 85 · Structure no. 37C0228

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moffett Blvd over Stevens Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Moffett Blvd over Stevens Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,764 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMoffett Blvd
CrossesStevens Creek
LocationNear HWY 85
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.40325, -122.06911
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2013)
Projected traffic2,764 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Moffett Blvd over Stevens Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moffett Blvd 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Moffett Blvd over Stevens Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Moffett Blvd over Stevens Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns Moffett Blvd over Stevens Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.