US Bridges

Penitencia Crk RD over Upper Penitencia Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · Near Alum Rock · Structure no. 37C0238

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
1978 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Penitencia Crk RD over Upper Penitencia Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Penitencia Crk RD over Upper Penitencia Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 872 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPenitencia Crk RD
CrossesUpper Penitencia Creek
LocationNear Alum Rock
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.39444, -121.81184
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1978)
Projected traffic872 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Crk RD over Upper Penitencia Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 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 500 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Penitencia Crk RD over Upper Penitencia Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 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.