US Bridges

Pruneridge Ave over Saratoga Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · E of Lawrence Expwy · Structure no. 37C0289

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,560
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pruneridge Ave over Saratoga Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pruneridge Ave over Saratoga Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 11,560 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,990 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPruneridge Ave
CrossesSaratoga Creek
LocationE of Lawrence Expwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.33118, -121.98887
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,560 (2008)
Projected traffic17,990 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Pruneridge Ave over Saratoga Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pruneridge Ave 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pruneridge Ave over Saratoga Creek carry?

About 11,560 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pruneridge Ave over Saratoga Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Pruneridge Ave over Saratoga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.