US Bridges

Bollinger RD over Saratoga Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · Near Lawrence Expwy · Structure no. 37C0288

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bollinger RD over Saratoga Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bollinger RD over Saratoga Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,630 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBollinger RD
CrossesSaratoga Creek
LocationNear Lawrence Expwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.30942, -121.99654
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (1998)
Projected traffic41,630 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bollinger RD over Saratoga Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bollinger RD over Saratoga 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bollinger RD over Saratoga Creek carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bollinger RD over Saratoga Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Bollinger RD over Saratoga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.