US Bridges

North Abbott Ave over Penetencia Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · Jwo Hermina Street · Structure no. 37C0433

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Abbott Ave over Penetencia Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying North Abbott Ave over Penetencia Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 480 vehicles a day, projected to reach 629 by 2046. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Abbott Ave
CrossesPenetencia Creek
LocationJwo Hermina Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.44507, -121.9147
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2012)
Projected traffic629 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 North Abbott Ave over Penetencia Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Abbott Ave over Penetencia 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does North Abbott Ave over Penetencia Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is North Abbott Ave over Penetencia Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns North Abbott Ave over Penetencia Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.