Middlefield RD over Adobe Creek
PoorSanta Clara County, California · E Meadow DR & Charlstn RD · Structure no. 37C0370
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Middlefield RD over Adobe Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Middlefield RD over Adobe Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,034 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Adobe Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Middlefield RD over Adobe Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Middlefield RD over Adobe Creek carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Middlefield RD over Adobe Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Middlefield RD over Adobe Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.