Cunningham Ave over Silver Creek
FairSanta Clara County, California · West of White RD · Structure no. 37C0240
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 1987 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cunningham Ave over Silver Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cunningham Ave over Silver Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cunningham Ave over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cunningham Ave over Silver 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Cunningham Ave over Silver Creek carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Cunningham Ave over Silver Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Cunningham Ave over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.