US Bridges

Kifer RD over Calabazas Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 0.5 MI E Lawerence Expway · Structure no. 37C0323

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,557
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kifer RD over Calabazas Creek is a concrete slab carrying Kifer RD over Calabazas Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 14,557 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,202 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKifer RD
CrossesCalabazas Creek
Location0.5 MI E Lawerence Expway
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.37393, -121.98694
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,557 (2018)
Projected traffic10,202 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 Kifer RD over Calabazas Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kifer 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Kifer RD over Calabazas Creek carry?

About 14,557 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kifer RD over Calabazas Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Kifer RD over Calabazas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.