US Bridges

Penitencia Crk RD over Upper Penitencia Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · Near Boulder Drive · Structure no. 37C0237

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,390
1976 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Penitencia Crk RD over Upper Penitencia Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Penitencia Crk RD over Upper Penitencia Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 1,390 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,210 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPenitencia Crk RD
CrossesUpper Penitencia Creek
LocationNear Boulder Drive
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.3964, -121.82399
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,390 (1976)
Projected traffic2,210 by 2045
Trucks2%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Penitencia Crk RD over Upper Penitencia Creek built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,390 vehicles per day (1976 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Penitencia Crk RD over Upper Penitencia Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Penitencia Crk RD over Upper Penitencia Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.