US Bridges

Hillview DR over Berryessa Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · N/O Calaveras Blvd · Structure no. 37C0335

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillview DR over Berryessa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hillview DR over Berryessa Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,716 by 2046. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHillview DR
CrossesBerryessa Creek
LocationN/O Calaveras Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.43516, -121.89359
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2013)
Projected traffic15,716 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 Hillview DR over Berryessa Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillview DR over Berryessa 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Hillview DR over Berryessa Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hillview DR over Berryessa Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Hillview DR over Berryessa Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.