US Bridges

Shoreline Blvd over Permanente Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · In Shoreline Park · Structure no. 37C0420

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shoreline Blvd over Permanente Creek is a steel culvert carrying Shoreline Blvd over Permanente Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,252 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesShoreline Blvd
CrossesPermanente Creek
LocationIn Shoreline Park
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.4317, -122.08676
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2013)
Projected traffic2,252 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Shoreline Blvd over Permanente Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shoreline Blvd over Permanente 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Shoreline Blvd over Permanente Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shoreline Blvd over Permanente Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Shoreline Blvd over Permanente Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.