US Bridges

Westmont Avenue over San Tomas Aquino Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · South of Mckinley Av · Structure no. 37C0386

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westmont Avenue over San Tomas Aquino Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Westmont Avenue over San Tomas Aquino Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,070 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWestmont Avenue
CrossesSan Tomas Aquino Creek
LocationSouth of Mckinley Av
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.27176, -121.9905
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2004)
Projected traffic8,070 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Westmont Avenue over San Tomas Aquino Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westmont Avenue over San Tomas Aquino 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Westmont Avenue over San Tomas Aquino Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Westmont Avenue over San Tomas Aquino Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Westmont Avenue over San Tomas Aquino Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.