Great Mall Parkway over Penetencia Creek
FairSanta Clara County, California · SE of Elmwood Corctnl · Structure no. 37C0434
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,500
- 2012 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Great Mall Parkway over Penetencia Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Great Mall Parkway over Penetencia Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 60 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,489 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Great Mall Parkway over Penetencia Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Great Mall Parkway 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 Great Mall Parkway over Penetencia Creek carry?
About 9,500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Great Mall Parkway over Penetencia Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Great Mall Parkway over Penetencia Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.