US Bridges

Penitencia CR RD over Upper Penitencia Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 0.7 MI NE Capitol Ave · Structure no. 37C0235

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,050
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Penitencia CR RD over Upper Penitencia Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Penitencia CR RD over Upper Penitencia Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,970 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPenitencia CR RD
CrossesUpper Penitencia Creek
Location0.7 MI NE Capitol Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.38828, -121.84945
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
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,050 (2005)
Projected traffic7,970 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Penitencia CR RD over Upper Penitencia Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Penitencia CR RD over Upper Penitencia 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 Penitencia CR RD over Upper Penitencia Creek carry?

About 4,050 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Penitencia CR RD over Upper Penitencia Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Penitencia CR RD over Upper Penitencia Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.