Middlefield RD over Matadero Creek
FairSanta Clara County, California · Jso Ellsworth Place · Structure no. 37C0369
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Middlefield RD over Matadero Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Middlefield RD over Matadero 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,754 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Middlefield RD over Matadero Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Middlefield RD over Matadero 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Middlefield RD over Matadero Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Middlefield RD over Matadero Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Middlefield RD over Matadero Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.