US Bridges

W Evelyn ST over Stevens Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · Near SR 85 · Structure no. 37C0229

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Evelyn ST over Stevens Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying W Evelyn ST over Stevens Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 92 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,754 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW Evelyn ST
CrossesStevens Creek
LocationNear SR 85
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.39131, -122.06977
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2013)
Projected traffic32,754 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 W Evelyn ST over Stevens Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is W Evelyn ST 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 W Evelyn ST over Stevens Creek carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W Evelyn ST over Stevens Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns W Evelyn ST over Stevens Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.