Ames Ave over Berryessa Creek
FairSanta Clara County, California · E of Milpitas Blvd · Structure no. 37C0233
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 67 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,573
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ames Ave over Berryessa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ames 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 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 2,573 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,539 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 55 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ames Ave over Berryessa Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ames Ave over Berryessa 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Ames Ave over Berryessa Creek carry?
About 2,573 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ames Ave over Berryessa Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Ames Ave over Berryessa Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.