Pierce RD over Calabazas Creek
FairSanta Clara County, California · 0.4 MI S/W Surrey LN · Structure no. 37C0376
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,529
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pierce RD over Calabazas Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pierce RD over Calabazas Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 90 years old, older 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 1,529 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,969 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pierce RD over Calabazas Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Pierce RD over Calabazas 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Pierce RD over Calabazas Creek carry?
About 1,529 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Pierce RD over Calabazas Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Pierce RD over Calabazas Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.