US Bridges

ST Giles LN over Cross Channel

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 0.1 MI S Levin Ave · Structure no. 37C0359

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Giles LN over Cross Channel is a concrete slab carrying ST Giles LN over Cross Channel in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 841 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST Giles LN
CrossesCross Channel
Location0.1 MI S Levin Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.36358, -122.07179
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2012)
Projected traffic841 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 ST Giles LN over Cross Channel built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Giles LN over Cross Channel 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does ST Giles LN over Cross Channel carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is ST Giles LN over Cross Channel?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns ST Giles LN over Cross Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.