US Bridges

Mccoy Ave over San Tomas Aquino Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · Near Harriet Ave · Structure no. 37C0284

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,009
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccoy Ave over San Tomas Aquino Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mccoy 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 5,009 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,702 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMccoy Ave
CrossesSan Tomas Aquino Creek
LocationNear Harriet Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.27651, -121.97762
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,009 (2020)
Projected traffic7,702 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 Mccoy Ave over San Tomas Aquino Creek built?

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

What condition is Mccoy Ave 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 May 2024.

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

About 5,009 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mccoy Ave over San Tomas Aquino Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mccoy Ave over San Tomas Aquino Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.