US Bridges

Springer Ave over Saratoga Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · At State HWY 9 · Structure no. 37C0315

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,459
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springer Ave over Saratoga Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Springer Ave over Saratoga Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,459 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,941 by 2045. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSpringer Ave
CrossesSaratoga Creek
LocationAt State HWY 9
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.25438, -122.03922
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,459 (2020)
Projected traffic1,941 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Springer Ave over Saratoga Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springer Ave over Saratoga 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 Springer Ave over Saratoga Creek carry?

About 1,459 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Springer Ave over Saratoga Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Springer Ave over Saratoga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.