US Bridges

Mission Col Blvd over San Tomas Aquino Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · Near Agnew RD · Structure no. 37C0251

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,853
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mission Col Blvd over San Tomas Aquino Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mission Col Blvd over San Tomas Aquino 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 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 2,853 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,197 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMission Col Blvd
CrossesSan Tomas Aquino Creek
LocationNear Agnew RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.38889, -121.96882
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,853 (2008)
Projected traffic11,197 by 2043
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 Mission Col Blvd over San Tomas Aquino Creek built?

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

What condition is Mission Col Blvd 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 Mission Col Blvd over San Tomas Aquino Creek carry?

About 2,853 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mission Col Blvd over San Tomas Aquino Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Mission Col Blvd over San Tomas Aquino Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.