US Bridges

Warburton Avenue over Calabazas Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · Intersection Calabazas · Structure no. 37C0309

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warburton Avenue over Calabazas Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Warburton Avenue over Calabazas Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,704 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWarburton Avenue
CrossesCalabazas Creek
LocationIntersection Calabazas
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.35424, -121.98404
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2011)
Projected traffic3,704 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Avenue over Calabazas Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warburton Avenue over Calabazas 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Warburton Avenue over Calabazas Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Warburton Avenue over Calabazas Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Warburton Avenue over Calabazas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.