US Bridges

Nightingale Ave over Canoas Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 50 M S Ironwood DR · Structure no. 37C0387

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nightingale Ave over Canoas Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nightingale Ave over Canoas Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,272 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNightingale Ave
CrossesCanoas Creek
Location50 M S Ironwood DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.2876, -121.87688
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1998)
Projected traffic3,272 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nightingale Ave over Canoas Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nightingale Ave over Canoas 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Nightingale Ave over Canoas Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nightingale Ave over Canoas Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Nightingale Ave over Canoas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.