Monroe ST over Calabazas Creek
FairSanta Clara County, California · Near Calabazas Blvd · Structure no. 37C0246
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,976
- 2008 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Monroe ST over Calabazas Creek is a concrete slab carrying Monroe ST over Calabazas Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 65 years old, older 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 10,976 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,630 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Monroe ST over Calabazas Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Monroe ST over Calabazas 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Monroe ST over Calabazas Creek carry?
About 10,976 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Monroe ST over Calabazas Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns Monroe ST over Calabazas Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.