US Bridges

Cabrillo Ave over Saratoga Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · W of San Tomas Expwy · Structure no. 37C0244

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,000
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cabrillo Ave over Saratoga Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cabrillo Ave over Saratoga Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,309 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCabrillo Ave
CrossesSaratoga Creek
LocationW of San Tomas Expwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.35941, -121.97271
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2010)
Projected traffic8,309 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Cabrillo Ave over Saratoga Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cabrillo Ave over Saratoga 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Cabrillo Ave over Saratoga Creek carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cabrillo Ave over Saratoga Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Cabrillo Ave over Saratoga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.