US Bridges

Virginia Ave over San Tomas Aquino Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · Budd Ave · Structure no. 37C0282

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,704
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virginia Ave over San Tomas Aquino Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Virginia Ave over San Tomas Aquino Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,704 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,838 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVirginia Ave
CrossesSan Tomas Aquino Creek
LocationBudd Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.27941, -121.96331
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,704 (2020)
Projected traffic3,838 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Virginia Ave over San Tomas Aquino Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Virginia 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Virginia Ave over San Tomas Aquino Creek carry?

About 2,704 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Virginia Ave over San Tomas Aquino Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Virginia Ave over San Tomas Aquino Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.