Pollard RD over San Tomas Aquino Creek
PoorSanta Clara County, California · Near Quito RD · Structure no. 37C0285
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 54 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2008 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pollard RD over San Tomas Aquino Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pollard RD 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,444 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Pollard RD over San Tomas Aquino Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pollard RD over San Tomas Aquino Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Pollard RD over San Tomas Aquino Creek carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Pollard RD over San Tomas Aquino Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Pollard RD over San Tomas Aquino Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.