US Bridges

Cropley LN over Berryessa Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · W of Morrill Ave · Structure no. 37C0234

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,850
1976 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cropley LN over Berryessa Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cropley LN over Berryessa Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 7,850 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,638 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCropley LN
CrossesBerryessa Creek
LocationW of Morrill Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.40808, -121.87213
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,850 (1976)
Projected traffic10,638 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 Cropley LN over Berryessa Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cropley LN 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Cropley LN over Berryessa Creek carry?

About 7,850 vehicles per day (1976 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cropley LN over Berryessa Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Cropley LN over Berryessa Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.