US Bridges

Warburton Ave over Saratoga Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · Shamroc Av and Ravizza Av · Structure no. 37C0307

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,120
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warburton Ave over Saratoga Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Warburton Ave over Saratoga Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,270 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWarburton Ave
CrossesSaratoga Creek
LocationShamroc Av and Ravizza Av
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.35573, -121.97342
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,120 (2011)
Projected traffic1,270 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 Warburton Ave over Saratoga Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warburton 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Warburton Ave over Saratoga Creek carry?

About 1,120 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Warburton Ave over Saratoga Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Warburton Ave over Saratoga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.