US Bridges

Scott Blvd over San Tomas Aquino Creek

Poor

Santa Clara County, California · W of San Tomas Expwy · Structure no. 37C0250

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott Blvd over San Tomas Aquino Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Scott Blvd 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,874 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesScott Blvd
CrossesSan Tomas Aquino Creek
LocationW of San Tomas Expwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.37903, -121.96876
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2008)
Projected traffic15,874 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scott Blvd over San Tomas Aquino Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scott Blvd 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 Scott Blvd over San Tomas Aquino Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Scott Blvd over San Tomas Aquino Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Scott Blvd over San Tomas Aquino Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.