US Bridges

Padero Ave over Calabazas Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · Near Pierce RD · Structure no. 37C0313

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
169
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Padero Ave over Calabazas Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Padero Ave over Calabazas Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 169 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 469 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPadero Ave
CrossesCalabazas Creek
LocationNear Pierce RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.27432, -122.04194
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2020)
Projected traffic469 by 2045
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 Padero Ave over Calabazas Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Padero Ave over Calabazas 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 Padero Ave over Calabazas Creek carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Padero Ave over Calabazas Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Padero Ave over Calabazas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.