Tantau Ave over Calabazas Creek
FairSanta Clara County, California · North of I-280 · Structure no. 37C0290
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 48 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tantau Ave over Calabazas Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Tantau Ave over Calabazas Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 59 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,574 by 2045. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tantau Ave over Calabazas Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Tantau Ave over Calabazas 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 Tantau Ave over Calabazas Creek carry?
About 7,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Tantau Ave over Calabazas Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Tantau Ave over Calabazas Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.