US Bridges

Diericx Drive over Cross Channel

Good

Santa Clara County, California · Wasatch DR & Lubich DR · Structure no. 37C0426

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Diericx Drive over Cross Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Diericx Drive over Cross Channel in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 676 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDiericx Drive
CrossesCross Channel
LocationWasatch DR & Lubich DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.36359, -122.06496
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2013)
Projected traffic676 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Diericx Drive over Cross Channel built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Diericx Drive over Cross Channel 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Diericx Drive over Cross Channel carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Diericx Drive over Cross Channel?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Diericx Drive over Cross Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.