US Bridges

Homestead Road over Calabazas Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 1000 Ft W of Lawrence Ex · Structure no. 37C0430

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,454
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homestead Road over Calabazas Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Homestead Road over Calabazas Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 27,454 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,707 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHomestead Road
CrossesCalabazas Creek
Location1000 Ft W of Lawrence Ex
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.33763, -122.00022
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.7 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,454 (2018)
Projected traffic30,707 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Homestead Road over Calabazas Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Homestead Road 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 Homestead Road over Calabazas Creek carry?

About 27,454 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Homestead Road over Calabazas Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Homestead Road over Calabazas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.