US Bridges

Moss Pt DR over Silver Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · Near Sundown Lane · Structure no. 37C0330

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
1985 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moss Pt DR over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Moss Pt DR over Silver Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,381 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMoss Pt DR
CrossesSilver Creek
LocationNear Sundown Lane
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.34587, -121.81613
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (1985)
Projected traffic1,381 by 2045
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 Moss Pt DR over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moss Pt DR over Silver 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Moss Pt DR over Silver Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Moss Pt DR over Silver Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Moss Pt DR over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.