Walsh Ave over San Tomas Aquino Creek
PoorSanta Clara County, California · Near San Tomas Expwy · Structure no. 37C0248
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 89 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walsh Ave over San Tomas Aquino Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Walsh Ave over San Tomas Aquino Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,339 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 60 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Walsh Ave over San Tomas Aquino Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walsh Ave over San Tomas Aquino Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Walsh Ave over San Tomas Aquino Creek carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Walsh Ave over San Tomas Aquino Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Walsh Ave over San Tomas Aquino Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.