Pierce RD over Calabazas Creek
GoodSanta Clara County, California · Near Sara Hills DR · Structure no. 37C0293
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,840
- 2008 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pierce RD over Calabazas Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Pierce RD over Calabazas Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 2,840 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,202 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Pierce RD over Calabazas Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pierce RD over Calabazas 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 May 2022.
How much traffic does Pierce RD over Calabazas Creek carry?
About 2,840 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Pierce RD over Calabazas Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Pierce RD over Calabazas Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.