US Bridges

Fremont Ave over Permanente Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · Just West of Miramonte · Structure no. 37C0422

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,369
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fremont Ave over Permanente Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fremont Ave over Permanente Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 14,369 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,484 by 2046. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFremont Ave
CrossesPermanente Creek
LocationJust West of Miramonte
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.35238, -122.0859
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,369 (2017)
Projected traffic24,484 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Fremont Ave over Permanente Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fremont Ave over Permanente 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Fremont Ave over Permanente Creek carry?

About 14,369 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fremont Ave over Permanente Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Fremont Ave over Permanente Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.