US Bridges

Pruneridge Ave over Calabazas Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 1500 Ft E of Lawrence Ex · Structure no. 37C0428

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pruneridge Ave over Calabazas Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pruneridge Ave over Calabazas Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,189 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPruneridge Ave
CrossesCalabazas Creek
Location1500 Ft E of Lawrence Ex
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.33213, -122.00156
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2012)
Projected traffic8,189 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pruneridge Ave over Calabazas Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Pruneridge 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pruneridge Ave over Calabazas Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pruneridge Ave over Calabazas Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Pruneridge Ave over Calabazas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.