Yerba Buena Road over Thompson Creek
GoodSanta Clara County, California · At San Felipe · Structure no. 37C0331
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 117 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,850
- 2005 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yerba Buena Road over Thompson Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Yerba Buena Road over Thompson Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5,850 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,128 by 2041. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Yerba Buena Road over Thompson Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Yerba Buena Road over Thompson 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Yerba Buena Road over Thompson Creek carry?
About 5,850 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Yerba Buena Road over Thompson Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns Yerba Buena Road over Thompson Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.