US Bridges

Jackson Ave over Penitencia Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 300 Ft N Mossdale Wy · Structure no. 37C0400

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Ave over Penitencia Creek is a concrete continuous slab 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,544 by 2041. The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJackson Ave
CrossesPenitencia Creek
Location300 Ft N Mossdale Wy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.37697, -121.86133
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (43.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 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 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 141 ft (43.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Ave over Penitencia Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.