California Circle over Penitencia Creek
GoodSanta Clara County, California · 0.75 MI S Dixon Lnding RD · Structure no. 37C0379
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,209
- 2013 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
California Circle over Penitencia Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying California Circle over Penitencia Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,209 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,104 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 California Circle over Penitencia Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is California Circle over Penitencia Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does California Circle over Penitencia Creek carry?
About 4,209 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is California Circle over Penitencia Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns California Circle over Penitencia Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.