US Bridges

Ross Avenue over Ross Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 200 M N/O Branham Lane · Structure no. 37C0395

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,400
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ross Avenue over Ross Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ross Avenue over Ross Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,010 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoss Avenue
CrossesRoss Creek
Location200 M N/O Branham Lane
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.25309, -121.9093
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2000)
Projected traffic17,010 by 2046
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 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 Ross Avenue over Ross Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ross Avenue over Ross 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 Ross Avenue over Ross Creek carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ross Avenue over Ross Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Ross Avenue over Ross Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.