US Bridges

Monroe ST over San Tomas Aquino Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · Near San Tomas Expwy · Structure no. 37C0247

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,780
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe ST over San Tomas Aquino Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monroe ST over San Tomas Aquino Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 15,780 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,932 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMonroe ST
CrossesSan Tomas Aquino Creek
LocationNear San Tomas Expwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.36394, -121.96871
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,780 (2008)
Projected traffic16,932 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Monroe ST over San Tomas Aquino Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monroe ST over San Tomas Aquino 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 San Tomas Aquino Creek carry?

About 15,780 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Monroe ST over San Tomas Aquino Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe ST over San Tomas Aquino Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.