US Bridges

Cox Ave over Saratoga Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · Near Saratoga Ave · Structure no. 37C0297

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,469
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cox Ave over Saratoga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cox Ave over Saratoga Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 10,469 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,369 by 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCox Ave
CrossesSaratoga Creek
LocationNear Saratoga Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.28224, -122.00633
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,469 (2020)
Projected traffic16,369 by 2045
Trucks5%
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 Cox Ave over Saratoga Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cox Ave over Saratoga 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 Cox Ave over Saratoga Creek carry?

About 10,469 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cox Ave over Saratoga Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Cox Ave over Saratoga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.