US Bridges

Santa Teresa Blvd over Lions Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · Just S/O Day Road · Structure no. 37C0355

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,780
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Teresa Blvd over Lions Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Santa Teresa Blvd over Lions Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7,780 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,361 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSanta Teresa Blvd
CrossesLions Creek
LocationJust S/O Day Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.03527, -121.59726
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,780 (2014)
Projected traffic21,361 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Santa Teresa Blvd over Lions Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santa Teresa Blvd over Lions 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Santa Teresa Blvd over Lions Creek carry?

About 7,780 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Santa Teresa Blvd over Lions Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Santa Teresa Blvd over Lions Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.