Via Monte Drive over Saratoga Creek
GoodSanta Clara County, California · NW Saratoga Ave · Structure no. 37C0317
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,569
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Via Monte Drive over Saratoga Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Via Monte Drive over Saratoga Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,569 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,278 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 51 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Via Monte Drive over Saratoga Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Via Monte Drive 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 Via Monte Drive over Saratoga Creek carry?
About 1,569 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Via Monte Drive over Saratoga Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Via Monte Drive over Saratoga Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.