California Circle over Penitencia Creek
FairSanta Clara County, California · S/O Dixon Landing RD · Structure no. 37C0333
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,506
- 2012 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
California Circle over Penitencia Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying California Circle over Penitencia 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 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 4,506 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,959 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was California Circle over Penitencia Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is California Circle over Penitencia 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does California Circle over Penitencia Creek carry?
About 4,506 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is California Circle over Penitencia Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns California Circle over Penitencia Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.