Samuel Lane over Deer Creek
GoodSanta Clara County, California · Just East of Purissima RD · Structure no. 37C0441
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Samuel Lane over Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Samuel Lane over Deer Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 219 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Samuel Lane over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Samuel Lane over Deer 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Samuel Lane over Deer Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Samuel Lane over Deer Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Samuel Lane over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.