US Bridges

Branham LN over Canoas Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 0.3 MI W Vistapark DR · Structure no. 37C0255

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,150
1999 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Branham LN over Canoas Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Branham LN over Canoas 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,719 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBranham LN
CrossesCanoas Creek
Location0.3 MI W Vistapark DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.26535, -121.8513
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.2 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,150 (1999)
Projected traffic30,719 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Branham LN over Canoas Creek built?

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

What condition is Branham LN over Canoas Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2021.

How much traffic does Branham LN over Canoas Creek carry?

About 18,150 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Branham LN over Canoas Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns Branham LN over Canoas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.