US Bridges

Twin Creeks RD over San Tomas Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · Near Quito RD · Structure no. 37C0298

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twin Creeks RD over San Tomas Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Twin Creeks RD over San Tomas Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,486 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTwin Creeks RD
CrossesSan Tomas Creek
LocationNear Quito RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.24544, -121.99632
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2011)
Projected traffic1,486 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Twin Creeks RD over San Tomas Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twin Creeks RD over San Tomas 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Twin Creeks RD over San Tomas Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Twin Creeks RD over San Tomas Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Twin Creeks RD over San Tomas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.