US Bridges

Herriman Ave over Saratoga Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · Near Lannoy Ct · Structure no. 37C0295

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,891
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Herriman Ave over Saratoga Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Herriman Ave over Saratoga Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 90 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 3,891 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,457 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHerriman Ave
CrossesSaratoga Creek
LocationNear Lannoy Ct
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.26725, -122.02339
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,891 (2020)
Projected traffic4,457 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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

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 Herriman Ave over Saratoga Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Herriman 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Herriman Ave over Saratoga Creek carry?

About 3,891 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Herriman Ave over Saratoga Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Herriman Ave over Saratoga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.