Payne Ave over San Tomas Aquino Creek
GoodSanta Clara County, California · At San Tomas Expwy · Structure no. 37C0281
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Payne Ave over San Tomas Aquino Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Payne Ave over San Tomas Aquino Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,772 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 154 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Payne Ave over San Tomas Aquino Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Payne Ave over San Tomas Aquino 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 February 2022.
How much traffic does Payne Ave over San Tomas Aquino Creek carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Payne Ave over San Tomas Aquino Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.
Who owns Payne Ave over San Tomas Aquino Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.