US Bridges

Louis RD over Adobe Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · E Meadow DR & Charlstn RD · Structure no. 37C0372

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Louis RD over Adobe Creek is a concrete slab carrying Louis RD over Adobe Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,549 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLouis RD
CrossesAdobe Creek
LocationE Meadow DR & Charlstn RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.42396, -122.10649
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2015)
Projected traffic7,549 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Louis RD over Adobe Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Louis RD over Adobe 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 Louis RD over Adobe Creek carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Louis RD over Adobe Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Louis RD over Adobe Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.