US Bridges

Mazzone DR over Alamitos Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · Just E of Cross Spring DR · Structure no. 37C0357

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mazzone DR over Alamitos Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mazzone DR over Alamitos Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMazzone DR
CrossesAlamitos Creek
LocationJust E of Cross Spring DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.23397, -121.87055
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1990)
Projected traffic1,313 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Mazzone DR over Alamitos Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mazzone DR over Alamitos 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mazzone DR over Alamitos Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mazzone DR over Alamitos Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mazzone DR over Alamitos Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.