US Bridges

Silver Crk Vly RD over Silver Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 0.5 KM S Farnsworth DR · Structure no. 37C0391R

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,150
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silver Crk Vly RD over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Silver Crk Vly RD over Silver Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,815 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSilver Crk Vly RD
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.5 KM S Farnsworth DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.28304, -121.77304
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (34.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (34.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2005)
Projected traffic1,815 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Silver Crk Vly RD over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silver Crk Vly RD over Silver 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Silver Crk Vly RD over Silver Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Silver Crk Vly RD over Silver Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (34.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Silver Crk Vly RD over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.