US Bridges

Meridian Ave over Ross Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · Near Halbrook DR · Structure no. 37C0303

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,300
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian Ave over Ross Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Meridian Ave over Ross Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 25,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,697 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMeridian Ave
CrossesRoss Creek
LocationNear Halbrook DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.25977, -121.90088
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,300 (2005)
Projected traffic40,697 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Meridian Ave over Ross Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meridian Ave over Ross 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Meridian Ave over Ross Creek carry?

About 25,300 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Meridian Ave over Ross Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian Ave over Ross Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.