Wardell RD over Calabazas Creek
GoodSanta Clara County, California · Near Carniel Ave · Structure no. 37C0314
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 959
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wardell RD over Calabazas Creek is a concrete slab carrying Wardell RD over Calabazas Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 959 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,469 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wardell RD over Calabazas Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wardell RD 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Wardell RD over Calabazas Creek carry?
About 959 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Wardell RD over Calabazas Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Wardell RD over Calabazas Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.