US Bridges

Narvaez Ave over Canoas Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · S/O Avenue 10 · Structure no. 37C0388

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Narvaez Ave over Canoas Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Narvaez Ave over Canoas Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 383 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesNarvaez Ave
CrossesCanoas Creek
LocationS/O Avenue 10
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.28232, -121.86552
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1998)
Projected traffic383 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Narvaez Ave over Canoas Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Narvaez 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 Narvaez Ave over Canoas Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Narvaez Ave over Canoas Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Narvaez Ave over Canoas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.