US Bridges

Jackson Ave over Penitencia Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 200 Ft No Mossdale Way · Structure no. 37C0399

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Ave over Penitencia Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Jackson Ave over Penitencia Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,544 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson Ave
CrossesPenitencia Creek
Location200 Ft No Mossdale Way
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.37685, -121.86107
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1998)
Projected traffic3,544 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Jackson Ave over Penitencia Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Ave over Penitencia 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Jackson Ave over Penitencia Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Ave over Penitencia Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Jackson Ave over Penitencia Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.