US Bridges

Meadowland Lane over Thompson Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · Ne/O San Felipe RD · Structure no. 37C0393

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadowland Lane over Thompson Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Meadowland Lane over Thompson Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 69 ft wide.

CarriesMeadowland Lane
CrossesThompson Creek
LocationNe/O San Felipe RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.27926, -121.75353
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1998)
Projected traffic395 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Meadowland Lane over Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadowland Lane over Thompson 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 2021.

How much traffic does Meadowland Lane over Thompson Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Meadowland Lane over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Meadowland Lane over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.