US Bridges

Educational Pk DR over Penitencia Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 300 Ft SE Mabury RD · Structure no. 37C0407

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Educational Pk DR over Penitencia Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Educational Pk DR over Penitencia Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,326 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 53 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEducational Pk DR
CrossesPenitencia Creek
Location300 Ft SE Mabury RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.37029, -121.8624
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (1998)
Projected traffic1,326 by 2045
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 Educational Pk DR over Penitencia Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Educational Pk DR 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 Educational Pk DR over Penitencia Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Educational Pk DR over Penitencia Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Educational Pk DR over Penitencia Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.