Alvarez Court over Penetencia Creek
GoodSanta Clara County, California · Jwo S Abel Street · Structure no. 37C0436
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 75 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 890
- 2012 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alvarez Court over Penetencia Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Alvarez Court over Penetencia Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 995 by 2046. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alvarez Court over Penetencia Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Alvarez Court over Penetencia Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Alvarez Court over Penetencia Creek carry?
About 890 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Alvarez Court over Penetencia Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Alvarez Court over Penetencia Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.