US Bridges

Pomeroy Ave over Calabazas Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · At Calabazas Blvd · Structure no. 37C0326

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pomeroy Ave over Calabazas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pomeroy Ave over Calabazas Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 85 years old, older 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 6 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,407 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPomeroy Ave
CrossesCalabazas Creek
LocationAt Calabazas Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.35014, -121.98667
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2010)
Projected traffic7,407 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 Pomeroy Ave over Calabazas Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Pomeroy 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pomeroy Ave over Calabazas Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pomeroy Ave over Calabazas Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Pomeroy Ave over Calabazas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.