US Bridges

Blaney Ave over Calabazas Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 500 M N Rainbow DR · Structure no. 37C0405

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blaney Ave over Calabazas Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Blaney Ave over Calabazas 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 6 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,067 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBlaney Ave
CrossesCalabazas Creek
Location500 M N Rainbow DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.3043, -122.02386
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2000)
Projected traffic14,067 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 Blaney Ave over Calabazas Creek built?

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

What condition is Blaney Ave over Calabazas 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 2024.

How much traffic does Blaney Ave over Calabazas Creek carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Blaney Ave over Calabazas Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Blaney Ave over Calabazas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.