US Bridges

Arques Ave over Calabazas Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 0.5 MI E Lawrence Expwy · Structure no. 37C0249

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,613
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arques Ave over Calabazas Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Arques Ave over Calabazas 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 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 12,613 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,303 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesArques Ave
CrossesCalabazas Creek
Location0.5 MI E Lawrence Expwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.3804, -121.98696
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,613 (2018)
Projected traffic15,303 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Arques Ave over Calabazas Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arques Ave 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Arques Ave over Calabazas Creek carry?

About 12,613 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Arques Ave over Calabazas Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Arques Ave over Calabazas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.