US Bridges

Yosemite Ave over Berryessa Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · E of Milpitas Blvd · Structure no. 37C0232

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yosemite Ave over Berryessa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Yosemite Ave over Berryessa Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,489 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesYosemite Ave
CrossesBerryessa Creek
LocationE of Milpitas Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.42356, -121.88983
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2013)
Projected traffic12,489 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Yosemite Ave over Berryessa Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yosemite Ave over Berryessa Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does Yosemite Ave over Berryessa Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Yosemite Ave over Berryessa Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Yosemite Ave over Berryessa Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.